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About the Cockatoo

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 01:05:54 +0000

The Cockatoo is native to Australia, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, but can now be found in many places. There are over 40 different species which can be divided into the white cockatoos and the black cockatoo groups. Well known species of pets include Sulphur Crested Cockatoo, the Galah, the Major Mitchell and the Red Tail Black Cockatoo. There are various other species that are not typically kept as pets due to the expense associated with the pets. It is obvious that you are in the room with cockatoo when you notice the erectile crest that rises after being alighting and when alarmed and excited. Their beaks are strong and heavy to assist in cracking large seeds, but be careful because their bite is also very powerful and destructive.

Some Cockatoo species can live for as long as 120 years, making them great pets for those who are seeking a lifelong friend. They tend to enjoy physical interactions with their owner but can become loud and develop unwanted behavior if they are deprived of affection. One tip to ensure an enjoyable bird in your home is to provide consistent training from a young age which helps to avoid destructive habits. A Cockatoo will prosper when an owner is able to provide significant and meaningful attention.

These birds can become good talkers but will also make loud screaming noises, which is a challenge that requires a dedicated owner who will not give up on the continued obedience training. Other challenges that can be addressed with the continued obedience training includes biting and excessive chewing, which could include chewing on electric wiring that could lead to house fires.

Exotic Birds – Macaws

admin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 01:07:19 +0000

Macaws are very unique species of birds. They can range in all different sizes, shapes, and colors. These birds reside in different forest of different regions. They are usually located in the rainforest or murky woods and savannahs. These birds are very rare in nature and have very distinct lifestyles.

Macaws can range in many colors, from bright colors to dark colors. They can also have various beak sizes and beak colors making them very unique. Their beaks can be very dull to very sharp and from long to short in length.

These birds originated in Mexico, The Americas, and the Caribbean. Some species of macaws can also be located over the entire region of the world. Macaws are normally located within warm weather.

Macaws are very intelligent birds. Some species of these birds even have the ability to talk and speak very clearly. Macaws can make very loud or subtle noises with their vocals which lets them communicate with other birds of the same species.

Macaws have a very distinct diet. They usually feed on fruits, berries, and also insects. Some species of macaw often chew on rocks and pebbles to keep their beaks sharp and for calcium. This diet also helps to keep their stunning appearance even more ravishing.

Several of the species of macaw are endangered. Some of these species are also kept as home pets, but they do require a great deal of care. Macaws are sometimes kept in captivity to balance out their number of species. Some species of macaws can live very long lives, while others often have brief lives.

About the African Grey Parrot

admin — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 01:06:57 +0000

African Grey Parrots are known as being the best talkers in the entire parrot kingdom. They are able to mimic human speech to the point that you may assume it is a human talking. Another unique feature of this bird is they are also able to mimic other sounds such as dripping faucets to construction equipment. The will also learn and mimic all of those words and phrases that shouldn’t be repeated. They are not particularly noisy birds, although they can keep on talking for a while. You will know if they become alarmed as they will produce a series of sharp, shrill shrieks.

The African Grey Parrot is extremely intelligent and requires a stimulating environment in order to prosper. It is easy for this bird to become bored which can lead to behavioral problems such as feather mutilation. These birds are also very clumsy which can be combated by properly trimming their wings. If they are trimmed to short though, vet attention may be needed in case of an accident.

An owner with time restraints should not keep an African Grey Parrot as a pet as they require stimulation which often times means not keeping them cage bound. Because they become nervous when there are changes in their environment or if they get frustrated, an owner will want to pay attention to feather plucking problems. Owners will also notice a change in behavior once the bird becomes sexually mature as they will be much more protective of their cage and may shy away from new things.

Exotic Birds

admin — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 01:04:50 +0000

Exotic birds can range in many different species. These birds can differ in size and colors. They are also different by the uniqueness in their lifestyle and stunning nature. Exotic birds are very rare in the world and can range in many different regions of the globe.

Some of the Birds Among the Unique

The Blue and Gold Macaw: The blue and gold macaw is one of the medium sized birds in the bird family. Their wings and body are covered in two-tone, blue and gold. Their beaks are short, dull, but sharp at the tip, and strong
African Grey Parrot: This bird is all over gray colored with shades of white, and a bright red tail. These bird are very smart and does sometimes have the ability to learn to talk.
The Canary: These birds are one of the smaller species of birds. They are bright colored and very petite. They interact with one another with their marvelous bird songs.
Great White Heron: These birds are medium to large size and are only the color white. They are usually common all over the world, located in many regions.
Ground Finch Bird: The ground finch bird is one of the smaller birds in the bird family. Their breast are white, while their body and wings are shades of brown and black.
Lovebird: The lovebird is very unique, with its small appearance with green and yellow colored feathers and its bright red beak.

These aren’t the only species of exotic birds in the world. These are only a fraction to the exotic birds that reside on this planet, ranging in different color and size. These birds bring out their uniqueness in nature with their different styles and depth.