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BEAKING VS BITING Know where to draw the line
by Danielle Cawthorne/The BirdBrain News July 2008


Parrots enjoy tonguing and beak-play, but many caregivers have been conditioned to believe the best way to avoid being bitten is to prohibit any beaking of human skin.

A beak is like a third foot which your parrot uses for balance and...

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A BIRD'S EYE VIEW OF EATING ETIQUETTE by Carol and Kenneth Highfill

Carol and Kenneth Highfill are the founders of the Birds 'n Ways, Winged Wisdom and Cockatoo Heaven websites. Ken passed away in 2004, but the work that he began has continued; the websites he created are a valuable resource to pet owners,...

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June 23, 2008

A PAIR OF EINSTEINS

Presenting two Einsteins. Both are Congo African Greys. One is a trained performer, and one is a companion pet.
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A PARROT'S BILL OF RIGHTS by Stewart A. Metz

Dr. Stewart Metz is president and CEO of Project Bird Watch/The Indonesian Parrot Project. He has written numerous articles on parrot care, ethics and conservation. ...

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ADOPTION QUESTIONS Screening New Caregivers
by Danielle Cawthorne


If you are trying to find a suitable home for a parrot, you should be prepared to interview the applicants to ensure that you are placing your parrot with the best possible caregiver.

The Initial Screening Questions are...

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ADVANTAGES OF HAVING PARROTS OVER CHILDREN Author Unknown

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December 16, 2008

BIRD TRICKS TO AVOID

Some disturbing marketing practices by the Bird Tricks brothers. They own at least 70 domains containing what appear to be links to sites and articles by Steve Martin, Susan Friedman, Barbara Heidenreich and other qualified experts in the field of parrot behaviour...

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July 12, 2008

BOOZLE SINGS!

Boozle is a yellow naped amazon with a love of song and a talent for adding his own funny twist to the music.  Here's Boozle performing Old MacDonald, You Are My Sunshine, and a bit of James Brown.

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CHEWING AND PREENING by Danielle Cawthorne

In the wild, parrots spend some time every day grooming and preening. In captivity, with limited opportunities for foraging and other activities, grooming can become somewhat obsessive, and can escalate to feather plucking and self mutilation*.  As caregivers, we must provide toys...

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EAT WITH YOUR FIDS by Danielle Cawthorne/The BirdBrain News January 2008

Your bird may not be welcome at the family dinner table, but you can still join him for a meal or a snack once a day. It’s a great way to enrich your relationship and spend some quality time with your pet....

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October 10, 2008

ENGLAND'S RINGNECKED PARAKEETS

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds estimates that there are almost 30,000 naturalized Ringnecked Parakeets in the South East of England, and that their numbers will increase to 50,000 by 2010. ...

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July 14, 2008

FIND THE BEST HOME FOR YOUR PARROT Ask the Right Questions

If you are trying to find a good home for your parrot, be prepared to interview the applicants and be sure you spot the best possible caregiver. These questions are designed to help you to identify people who can provide stable, loving...

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Aug 30 2008 By Samantha Booth, Daily Record UK

FROM THE OCTOPUS TO THE PARROT, The Smartest Creatures on the Planet

Scientists have discovered that flies are hard to swat because they have incredibly quick-thinking minds.  The annoying insects can plan and execute an emergency take-off in just a fifth of a second, making them almost impossible to catch. More research this week...

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July 16, 2008

GRIFFIN VS KINDERGARTEN KIDS

We're often told that African Greys have the same language capacity as a human toddler. Is this a valid statement, or are we comparing apples to oranges?  This video features Irene Pepperberg with Griffin,  Einstein from the Knoxville Zoo, and the kids at the...

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October 23, 2008

KAKAPO UPDATE

The Kakapo is one of the rarest parrot species in the world, with only 91 known to exist.  A native of New Zealand, the Kakapo is the only flightless and nocturnal parrot.  It is also the heaviest, weighing up to 3.5...

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August 15, 2008

LARGER BRAINS = FASTER EVOLUTION

Avian families that have experienced the most diverse evolution tend to be those with larger brains in relation to body size. These include woodpeckers, hornbills, parrots, owls, lyrebirds and crows.  These species have the greater ability to change their behavior through learning and innovation, adapt to new environments,...

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