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[…]ravenously and fledge in a mere 45 days or so, again in about half the time usually taken by other parrots. Female Vasa Parrots are, in general, the more aggressive sex, usually fight if housed together at breeding time; there are reports of females killing their mates as well. Wild […]
[…]them from irritating the skin. If the primaries protrude from beneath the major coverlets, the parrot may pluck them. A clipped bird should be able to get some lift and fly for a few feet. If unable to do so, the parrot will be injured if it tries to fly […]
[…]and little-studied parrots. Today I’ll cover a few of the more striking of these – the Pygmy Parrots, Rock Parrot and Green Rosella. Pygmy Parrots, Micropsitta spp. Sufficiently unique to have been classified into their own subfamily, the 6-8 species of Pygmy Parrot are found on New Guinea and several […]
[…]Do not leave stress-provoking objects (or people!) nearby while you are not present, or if the parrot seems overly-anxious. New People Strangers are particularly frightening to parrots, especially those that live with single individuals. This can create quite a problem at the veterinarian’s office or if the bird must be […]
[…]both articles). Pellet Pros and Cons Great progress has been made in the development of pelleted parrot foods in recent years, and they now play an important role in both zoo and pet parrot care. However, the convenience offered by pellets may lead one into poor bird-keeping habits. Ideally, as […]
[…]these avian clowns. This wonderful turn of events has taken a good deal of pressure off wild parrot populations, but sometimes leaves the prospective parrot owner a bit bewildered when it comes to choosing a pet. Choosing a species and an individual parrot is an important step, and is best […]
[…]danger of extinction. Fortunately, the Catholic Church became an enthusiastic supporter of the parrot recovery plan, and is working hard to reduce Wax Palm usage. The creation of the 10,000 acre Parrot Conservation Corridor, and an ambitious nest box installation program, is also key to this Yellow-Eared Parrot’s continued survival. […]
[…]as many as 75% of these are believed to have perished in short order. Some of Mexico’s native parrots, such as the Mexican Parrotlet, the Maroon-Fronted Parrot and the Red-Crowned Amazon, are found nowhere else on earth (please see photos). Education and Public Support Realizing the difficulties faced by law […]
[…]species! Description With their stocky builds and squared-off tails, the 8 species of Pionus Parrots do bring to mind the Amazon Parrots (Amazonas spp.). Rather than bright colors, Pionus plumage shows a more subtle beauty, with a variety of hues blending into one another in a way that is quite […]
[…]to change. New people, pets, noises, scents or similar factors may all play a role in your parrot’s behavior. Parrots are noisy by nature…yelling at your bird when it feather plucks may actually encourage the behavior. Striking the cage or squirting water will only raise the bird’s stress level. A […]
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