Goffin Cockatoo

Hi my name is Loui, I say Hello, HELP ! and let me out ...... I can also scream very loud !

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Goffin Cockatoo= Physical Description Large white bird. The white crest is small unlike the other cockatoos. Length 12 - 13 Inches Ave. Lifespan 75 years Sexing The female cockatoos have a dark reddish brown iris, the males have a black. Origin: Found on the Tenimber islands of Indonesia Trainability The Goffin is one of the smartest of all the cockatoos. It has a very gentle disposition. Loudness Goffins can be very loud, especially if they desire attention.

Yellow Napped Amazon`s

Hello our name`s are Sammie and Buddie. Species: There are several species of Amazon parrots. Some of the most commonly species seen in the pet trade are double yellow headed amazons, yellow napped amazons, yellow fronted amazons, blue fronted amazons, orange winged amazons, green cheeked amazons, and lilac crowned amazons. Life Span: You can expect a healthy Amazon to live around 50 years or even longer with good nutrition and care. Size: Range anywhere from about 10-20 inches in length. Temperament: Amazons are extremely intelligent and playful birds that love being the centre of attention. They need lots of affection and time with their owners, and they are curious athletic, and seem to enjoy entertaining their owners with clownish antics. However, they are also considered somewhat moody and can become fairly aggressive if not trained and handled properly from a younger age. Speech Ability, Vocalization: In general, amazons are considered good talkers, but some species (double yellow headed, yellow napped and blue fronted) and individuals are more inclined to talk than others. Keep in mind that even among species known for speech there will be individual differences, so never get an Amazon or other parrot expecting it to be a talker. As for other vocalizations, amazons can be quite noisy. Amazons are also good screamers, though not as loud as cockatoos or macaws. Cage: The minimum cage size is 24"x36"x48" with bar spacing of 3/4 to 1 inch. As always larger is better. Toys: Being very playful, Amazons need lots of sturdy toys. Amazons particularly seem to enjoy toys they can manipulate with their feet. Feeding: A diet that is about 25-50 percent pellet based, with the rest made up of a variety of healthy fresh foods. Seeds are too high in fat for Amazons and while they can be fed as treats, they should make up no more than 10 percent of the whole diet. Nuts are a good treat, also in moderation.

Hi ! I am a Green Male Parrolet: My name is Cricket http://www.animalnetwork.com/birdtalk/profiles/profileview.asp?RecordNo=323

Green Pacific Parrotlets Species - Forpus coelestis Personality of Green Parrotlet Pacifics are the most popular of the pet Parrotlets and for good reason. They are the most parrot-like in personality. They are also some of the most beautiful. Hand-fed babies make wonderful pets when placed in a home right after weaning and quickly become beloved members of the household. Green Pacific Parrotlets have a sweet personality both as a pet and with other Parrotlets. They tend to be very playful and outging. History The Green Pacific Parrotlets are not a mutation, they are the natural color. They originate in Northwest Peru and Western Ecuador. Distinguishing Green Parrotlet Males from Females The male Parrotlet has Green; forehead, crown, cheeks, ear covers and throat pale green. The back of his head and nape are bluish gray. He has blue eye streak that does not meet on the back of his head. His back and lesser wing-coverts have a grayish tinge. Under his wing-coverts and rump, he has deep cobalt blue. Primary and secondary coverts as well as upper greater wing-coverts violet blue. Underside of his flight feathers are bluish green. His bill is a pale horn color; his iris dark are brown or gray and his feet are flesh colored. The female has green without any blue markings.

Cockatiel

Hello my name is Pretty Boy, I say, Pretty Boy, what`s up, do it again and thank you !

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Cockatiels: Cockatiels are intelligent, social, companion birds. They are the second most popular pet bird after the parakeet. These elegant looking exotic birds are known for their pumpkin orange cheek patches, bright yellow crests and long sleek tails. Ranging in colors of yellow, gray, and white, cockatiels provide us with  companionship, affection and entertainment. By tending to their needs with love, these charming birds greet us with songs or words when we awaken each morning and amuse us with their antics all day long. Cockatiels are parrots and 1 of approximately 340 different species. Their name comes from a Dutch word "Kakatielje" which means little cockatoo. DNA research (UC-Davis, 1997) shows that cockatiels belong to one of the cockatoo families. The scientific name for these elegant birds is Nymphicus, Hollandicus, "Goddess of New Holland", the name of Australia during 1700s-1800s. Australia is the native homeland of cockatiels. Our pet cockatiels are bred domestically. Australia banned exportation of all native birds in 1894.  In the wild, cockatiels travel in pairs or small flocks. They whistle to alert other flock members of danger, food or of their locations. Wild cockatiels are predominantly gray. This helps camouflage them from predators. They build their nests in tree hollows as high as 6 feet off the ground and near a source of water. Their diet consists of fruits, berries, grains, seedlings, small insects and cultivated crops. In Australia, many wild cockatiels are destroyed because of damage to farm crops.  The average lifespan of a pet cockatiel is 15-20 years. According to Dr. Margaret A. Wissman, D.V.M., Diplomat, ABVP, Avian Practice, with advances in avian medicine and the better nutrition that cockatiels are now receiving, it's now possible for them to live well into their late twenties. With poor nutrition, inadequate cage cleaning, allowing a female to constantly lay eggs and lack of medical attention, a cockatiel's lifespan can be cut short to as little as 1-5 years. Cockatiels are also very sociable birds. Their dispositions are gentle and docile, and they have a moderate activity level. They need to be talked to, played with and touched. They will solicit attention from people by singing or doing tricks. As sociable flocking birds, they like to eat while the family or anyone else is eating. Being affectionate birds, they like to be pet, bending their heads down to be stroked. They often reciprocate this affection by preening your hair or eyebrows. Cockatiels also bite less, are smaller, cleaner and quieter than the larger parrots, making them ideal family pets. Cockatiels provide human entertainment and can learn to perform tricks. Because of their ability to mimic sounds, they can be taught to talk and whistle tunes. Their talking is more unclear and muffled than the larger parrots. Both male and females are capable of learning to talk and sing, but males are said to be more vocal. Cockatiels may prefer learning to talk and sing from a woman's higher pitched voice. If you twirl one of a cockatiel's molted feathers before it or show it a mirror,  the bird may start singing or talking.  Bird's think that their reflection in a mirror is another bird. Because of their intelligence, cockatiels require mental stimulation from you, and their environment. They need different toys every few weeks to prevent boredom. Since they are inquisitive, cockatiels like to explore rooms. Exploring is done with their beaks. Cockatiels chew on things such as paper, cloth, wood, rubber, metal, anything that catches their attention. Their chewing has to be watched carefully, because they can be poisoned from rust, lead, zinc and many plants. Bored or unhappy birds may start chewing and plucking out their own feathers, stripping themselves bare.                                Healthy cockatiels need proper nutrition. Birds on an all seed diet will develop diseases and  can die as young as 5 years of age. Unless they are on a pellet based diet, special foods need to be prepared. Pellets are little morsels of bird food with nutrients that you buy. Cockatiels also need fresh vegetables and fruits everyday. Table foods, which are nourishing for you are also nourishing for a cockatiel. Foods such as fruits, vegetables, chicken, eggs, cereals, bread, cheese, keep them healthy. A cockatiel needs 10-12 hours of sleep each night to stay healthy or it will become cranky or ill. Cockatiels can also suffer depression. A depressed bird refuses to eat and will starves itself to death. Cockatiels are afraid of loud noises, loud voices and sudden movements. They will hiss, squawk, turn their back on you or hide on the bottom of their cage when they are frightened. Cockatiels are also prone to night frights. This is when something wakes them up during the night and they start flapping their wings in an effort to fly inside of the cage. This can be very dangerous because they can break a blood feather. You should always keep a night light on for your bird to help prevent night frights. Cockatiels do not like changes.  Changes can be as minor as a pair of new curtains in a room or your wearing a new robe. Some birds do not like strangers in the home and will scream or bite, even after they leave. Having a cage with corners can make a cockatiel feel more secure. It gives them a place to hide. Female cockatiels can be more nervous, but more friendly and cuddly than males. Males can be more aggressive, but may sing or talk more. A single cockatiel bonds strongly with its primary companion, thinking of him/her as its mate. It may regurgitate on you, since mates in the wild feed each other this way. Single cockatiels may even try to mate on your hand. Single females can start laying unfertilized eggs. They also protect the cage door by comically hanging upside down spreading their wings like a bat. This is how they protect the entrance to their nests in the wild. If you are getting cockatiels for breeding, they should be 18 months old. Younger females can suffer physical problems, such as egg binding which can kill them if not treated properly. Males may  be infertile and the chicks may not be as strong or healthy. If you want a pearl cockatiel, male pearls lose their pearl markings and revert to the normal gray after their first molt. To be absolutely certain as to what sex a young bird is, it needs to be DNA tested. This is done by a blood test. A bird's feathers provide warmth and are used as a defense mechanism. Puffing out feathers makes a bird look much larger and can frighten away larger predators in the wild. Birds are little dust makers. Their feathers are coated with a powder, which act as a water repellant. Down feathers disintegrate causing additional powder dust. If you nuzzle a cockatiel under your chin, it may look like you put powder on it. Birds also have feathers called blood feathers. A blood feather is a new feather that is growing in. Breaking one is very serious, causing profuse bleeding and death if it's not removed immediately. Molting is the shedding of old feathers and is followed by the growth of new ones. Cockatiels molt twice a year, in the Spring and Autumn, and after breeding. A cockatiel's first molt occurs when it is between 6-12 months of age. When a bird is molting, you will find little flakes and feathers on the bottom of the cage. The little flakes are the keratin coating that new feathers are covered with. When the coating is shed, the new feather emerges. This is a stressful time for a bird and they will be less active and a bit cranky. They also need more calcium and protein and are more prone to breaking bones during this time. Preening is how a bird cleans its feathers with oil from a gland near the tail. Your bird will use its beak to comb through all of its feathers. Cockatiels like to have their head and cheek patches stroked or gently scratched. They can't reach these areas to preen so it feels good to them, especially when the new little, stubby pin feathers are starting to grow in after molting. Cockatiels and other pet birds will get sick and can die if they are in a drafty area. To test for a draft hold a lighted candle in the area. If the flame flickers then there is a draft. The ideal room temperature for a cockatiel is a constant temperature between 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit. A drastic change in temperature from 80 degrees F to 70 degrees F can make your bird sick, more so than a constant temperature of 65 degrees F. If a bird goes without water for 24 hours it will die. Fumes from overheated non-stick cookware as well as many other household substances, are lethal for birds.

Conure: Hello my name is Jamie, I say one word (WHAT) but I am still learning !

Where Are They From? Conures can be found in most of South and Central America. Some species are also well represented in the West Indies, as well as parts of Mexico. In the wild conures are friendly, peaceful birds and seldom fight with each other. They live together in groups of twenty or more birds, even during the mating season, and feed on various seeds, fruits, and insects.   The Many Types There are five genera of conures. A brief description of each follows: Genus Aratinga: This is by far one of the most popular genus of conures. There is some disagreement regarding the actual number of species, but the number seems to be between 15 and 21. The scientific name Aratinga derives from the fact that these birds are similar to macaws (genus Ara): "tinga" is a diminutive, so that "aratinga" means "little macaw." Some of the birds that fall under this genus include the Sharp-tailed Conure, the Blue-crowned Conure, the Mexican Green Conure, the Red-throated Conure, the Brown-throated Conure, the Sun Conure, the Jenday Conure, The Finsch's Conure, the Mitred Conure, the Dusky Conure and the Queen of Bavaria Conure. Genus Nandayus nenday  This species is a very close relative to the Aratinga. In fact, it is listed as Aratinga or Nandayus nenday. The Nanday Conure is native to southeastern Bolivia, northern Argentina, and Paraguay. The birds live in large flocks, often together with Monk Parakeets. Nanday conures are considered to be sociable birds, even with other species. Genus Enicognathus:  This genus includes two currently quite popular species, the Slender-billed Conure and Austral Conure. Both come from southern South America. The Austral conure is mainly green, with most of the feathers darkly edged. The forehead and eye stripe are red. These birds are native to southern Argentina and Chile. The slender- billed conure is green, with an olive-colored belly. The flight feathers are bluish. They can be found in central Chili in noisy groups of 50-300 birds. In spring they move to the mountains. Genus Cyanoliseus  The Patagonian conure and its three subspecies belong to the genus Cyanoliseus. The Lesser Patagonian conure's upper side is olive-brown with an olive green sheen. This bird ranges from southern to central Argentina, occasionally into Uruguay. These birds have become increasing popular in aviculture, although their voices are loud and piercing. The Greater Patagonian is somewhat larger than the Patagonian conure and has a more robust beak. These birds are very hardy and need a daily supply of fruit tree and willow twigs, as well as thick branches, to satisfy their desire to chew. Genus Pyrrhura  Many members of this interesting genus are not often seen on the market, which is a shame because they are very beautiful birds and it is said they are not nearly as noisy as the Aratinga species. They are also said to be minimally destructive if regularly supplied with fresh twigs to occupy their attention. This genus includes the Green-Cheeked Conure, Blue-Throated Conure, the Painted Conure, the White-Eared Conure, the Crimson-bellied Conure, the Black-Capped Conure and the Maroon-bellied Conure.   Home ~ Sweet ~ Home Cages:   I believe the general consensus regarding cages is "the larger the better". One word of caution however, the bars must be close enough together so that there is no possibility of the bird getting his head caught between the bars. Recommended minimum measurements for the smaller birds are 24 inches long, 16 inches wide and 20 inches high. Larger species should have a cage at least 44 x 26 x 40.The cage should be square or rectangular with horizontal bars, so the birds can climb. Perches:   In addition, perches supplied with cages are often too thin. Make sure the perch is about 3/4 to 1 inch in diameter so that the bird's claws cannot quite reach around them. The bird will then have a better grip and their toenails are less likely to become overgrown. Concrete perches are not recommended. These are very irritating to the bird's feet which you can imagine. Natural perches are extremely useful. A least one perch should be placed high in the cage since conures love roosting as high as possible. Be careful not to fill the cage with too many perches however. There should be plenty of space for them to move about. If using natural branches, be sure they have not been sprayed with insecticides. Elder, willow, eucalyptus, and small fruit tree branches have been recommended. While on the subject of plants, please make note of the various plants you have in the surrounding area. Birds LOVE plants, and many plants are poisonous. I have compiled a list of the potentially poisonous ones here. Bedding:   There are several types of bedding available for birds, however, the most commonly recommended seems to be plain butcher paper or newsprint (not the glossy inserts). This allows the owners to easily monitor changes in the droppings which could indicate illness. Personally, I use plain white copy paper. I have a home based business, so this paper is readily available and is not very expensive. The other types of bedding include: corn cob, crushed walnut shell, and pine shavings. However, all three of these can be potentially harmful to the birds. Apparently, the corn cob and walnut shell can cause crop impaction if ingested by the birds and the pine shavings can cause respiratory problems. In addition, another draw back is the fact that bacteria tends to grow quickly on these types of bedding. In any case, the bedding should be changed daily. The Cover: I cover Jamie when it get`s dark so she gets her right amount of rest.    Temp/ Light I keep Jamie in front of a window, so she gets her real light and knows when it is dark, it is bed time. Some owners place full-spectrum lighting near their birds cages. If you do choose to use this type of lighting be sure to only use only those which are made especially for birds. Household Dangers:   There are several common household items which are potentially harmful and possibly fatal to your bird. Please make a note of them and do further research if any of these issues affect you. Teflon  - This product has been the killer of countless household birds. It is found not only in cooking utensils but also in many other common household appliances, including hairdryers and portable heaters. Air Fresheners & Scented Candles  - Do not use these items around birds. The fumes are toxic. Carbon Monoxide  - This could be an issue if you use natural gas heaters. Please have your furnace checked regularly. Other Pets  - While some owners report that their birds and other animals get along fantastically, it should be noted that it only takes one bite or scratch from a cat or dog to kill your bird. The germs they carry in their saliva and on their claws are deadly to birds. Cleaning Products  - Almost all cleaning products are toxic. Perfume / Hairspray  - Birds have very sensitive respiratory systems and these items are toxic to them. This section is meant to be a "heads up" regarding items we use fairly frequently around the home. If you have doubts about a product, don't use it until you are sure. Apartment vs. House:      Some folks have asked me regarding whether it would be wise to have a conure if they live in an apartment. Personally, I'd think long and hard before having any parrot in an apartment. Of course, there are quieter species but all parrots screech at one time or another. Most apartment walls are incredibly thin and it is difficult to prepare a room in such a way to keep the noise level down. Please consider how difficult it would be on both you and your bird to have to suddenly give him away because your neighbors complained about the noise.   Food: Main Course:    Jamies` main "dish" during the day are pellets made by Kaytee. It took me a very long time to wean Jamie from seeds. I still give Her a small amount of seeds as a treat now and then but I usually pick out the sunflower seeds. For the record, sunflower seeds are deficient in lysine, which is essential for plumage development. Some birds if given the chance, like Jamie, would eat only the sunflower seeds and ignore everything else. If you are trying to convert your bird to pellets please don't give up. It has probably taken me longer than it should to convert Jamie but I'm a softie. I have tried countless brands and the plain Kaytee pellets are the only ones She liked. Side Dishes:    Fruits and vegetables are a very important part of a bird's diet. Just about anything that is good for you is good for your bird. Just be careful not to give them foods which contain a lot of salt, fat or sugar. Their bodies do not metabolize these items like we do and can actually be very harmful to them. One word of caution, there are some foods that should NEVER be given to birds - avocado, chocolate, caffeine and of course, alcohol. These items are highly toxic to the birds. Dessert:    As another treat, I give him Avi-Cakes made by Lafeber's. They are fortified with vitamins and he loves them.   Loudness / Vocal Abilities Conures are LOUD folks! Sorry, but that's the truth ;) Their screeching can be ear piercing. But their delightful personalities make up for any annoyances caused by the screeching. Besides, it is only at certain times that Jamie is loud; particularly in the morning when She is ready to "get up" (have the cover removed from her cage) or when She is stressed about something. Conures are also great "talkers". I have heard cases of just about every species of conure talking. Their "voices" certainly aren't as clear as some of the larger parrots but their owners can understand what they are saying :) Unfortunately, the only thing Jamie says is " What". But it is an adorable "What", and melts my heart every time he says it. He also has a cute little laugh that just cracks me up. Please note that not all parrots talk and that includes conures - some do and some don't. Of course it helps to talk to them often and clearly but there is no guarantee your bird will talk. Be prepared to love them just for the adorable creatures that they are.   Temperament: Conures are known for their sweet dispositions and playfulness and I can vouch for that. Of my two birds,Jamie is definitely the most affectionate. She loves to cuddle and will even take naps with me. She is also very protective. She has bonded exclusively to me and if in "the mood" will defend me. I have even heard of a conure that successfully protected his owner from an intruder. These little birds are characters! I really don't know how else to put it. She definitely has a mind of his own, but then, I have spoiled her beyond belief!   Odd Behaviors or "What the HECK is he doing?" Head Bobbing:    I've read that this is mostly a baby gesture. They do this to tell show their parents that they are hungry. Apparently, they continue to do it in adulthood as an "attention getter." Jamie does this while making little whispering noises. Actually, *blush* I've found myself bobbing my head back at her ;) Backing Up:    When your bird backs up to your hand or whatever and rubs her behind on you, basically... hmmm...well.... she's in love :) Its a female sexual maneuver and you should feel flattered - she "wants" you :) Pecking:    I have no idea what this means, but apparently it is a normal behavior for birds. Louie does it when She is really concentrating on something, like tearing up a paper towel. Beak Grinding:   Basically this means "I'm a happy camper."Jamie grinds his beak mostly at night when She is relaxed and content. But sometimes he will do it during the day after play time or after eating a particularly pleasing meal. Emergency" - Every now and then, birds will become startled "out of the blue" and will go into a panic. This usually consists of flying frantically or flapping their wings and screeching at the top of their lungs. There doesn't have to be a reason, they just do it. It doesn't seem to happen very often and there is usually NOTHING going on... I mean total silence. The "episode" only lasts a few seconds and then they act as if nothing ever happened :) Who knows? Wing Flapping:   When your bird gently flaps his wings close to his body, She wants to come to you. Usually this happens when I walk near or stand close to Jamies` cage. Of course, I can never resist picking her up! French Kissing:    For some reason, Conures will sometimes try to 'slip you the tongue' when you kiss them. I nearly fell out of my chair when Jamie did that! Beware though, the experts warn against letting them do it. Apparently, we humans have bacteria in our mouths for which birds do not have an immunity. So "safe" kissing only :)   Play Time: Toys:   Toys - Gotta Have 'Em! Conures are very playful birds and can become bored quickly if they don't have anything to amuse themselves. There are countless types of toys on the market and most are very inexpensive. Jamie seems to prefer the hanging types with large wooden beads and ropes at the bottom. Of course, within a few days, the wood beads are only a memory :) I am sure each bird is different is this regard, but it shouldn't be too hard to discover their favorites. Toys with bells are also on his list, but I have to be careful to buy bells that have very strong and large ringers. Unfortunately,Jammie also highly favors my keyboard. So if you see any typos - Jamie did it! ;) Their beaks are incredibly strong, and because of this the toys should be chosen carefully. Do not bother buying toys made for parakeets - not only will they be turned into a heap the next day, but they can also be dangerous. In addition, just because the toy is made for birds, do not assume it is safe. Several birds have died playing with a toy called "Cotton Candy" and a visitor recently wrote that her bird was strangled playing with a toy called "Krazy Cluster." Fun & Games:   Conures love to play games. Jamie is a lover she likes to be with me at all time`s we even take a nap together. She will sit on my hip while I sleep. She love`s to climb all over me and nusle under my arm.   Bath Time: Conures love to take baths, as do most birds. Most pet shops sell small bathing tubs made especially for birds. However, I have a double bowl sink that I let luke warm water run on the middle where Jamie sit`s as she takes her shower. And she loves it !   Bed Time:  Conures, according to the experts, need 12 hours of uninterrupted sleep each night.They seems to prefer going to bed at dark.

Sweetie Pie

Jazzy

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