Bird facts for kids

Parrot

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The name 'Psittaciformes' comes from the ancient Greek for parrot, ???????? ('Psittacus'), whose origin is unclear. Ctesias (5th century BCE) recorded the name ...

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  List of parrots

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  Parrots, also known as psittacines are the 402 species of birds that make up the order Psittaciformes, found in most tropical and subtropical regions, ...

Parrot Anatomy

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The top part of a parrot's beak is called the cere. The cere is a soft, fleshy swelling where the bird's nares (nostrils) are located. The color of the cere ...

250+ Cool Parrot Names for Your Extraordinary Bird (From ...

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Apr 8, 2023 - Creative Parrot Name Ideas ; Ace. Paco. Cory ; Largo. Buster. Ollie ; Buddy. Diego. Albert ; Jackson. Nemo. Wilbur ; Orville. Ringo. Macaw.
Rainbow: Triscuit
Mango: Cookie

I can if they's a picture

Depending upon the breed, Peep for a small bird that peeps a lot or Squawk for a large, noisy bird. But any name will do as long as it recognizes it as their name and respond to it.

You want to try and buy your parrot a selection of toys, helping to distract your bird and keep it entertained for many hours a day. I recommend looking for a good chew toy, something for exercise, a long-lasting durable toy and perhaps a foraging toy. Below are some links of great parrot toys.

http://www.funtimebirdy.com/foragingtoys.html

http://www.funtimebirdy.com/ring-toss-trick-training-bird-toy-for-macaws.html

http://www.birdguys.com/bird-chew-toys.html

I have found a chart that outlines the appropriate bar spacing for several breeds of birds, hope you find this helpful.

Species

Minimum Cage
Size

Bar Spacing

Finches

18"x30"x18"

1/4" to 1/2"

Canaries

18"x24" x18"

1/4" to 1/2"

Budgies

18"x18"x24"

1/2"

Cockatiels

20"x20"x24"

1/2" to 5/8"

Lovebirds
Parrotlets

24"x24"x24

1/2"

Ringneck Parakeets

24"x24"x36"

1/2" to 5/8"

Conures
Poicephalus

24"x24"x24"

5/8" to 3/4"

Caiques
Pionus
Jardine's

24"x24"x36"

5/8" to 3/4"

Amazons
Mini Macaws
Goffin's Cockatoos
African Greys

24"x36"x48"

3/4" to 1"

Large Cockatoos

36"x48"x48"

1" to 1.5"

Large Macaws

36"x48"x60"

1" to 1.5"

Doves and Pigeons

*see below

1/2" to 5/8"

There are recipes for homemade bird seed treats that involve suet or some other sticking agent that keeps it together so you can hang it in a lump. But I came across a very cute web posting with a recipe for a bird seed treat that is heart shaped! Check out this link http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/activities/crafts/wild-bird-treat/

The Kabobs are great for parrots and they absolutely love it! It is not dangerous and usually made out of trees like cactus wood which parrots can't resist. So don't worry - let them chew!

It depends on the bird type and size. If it is a big parrot like African greys or macaws I would put 2-3 ladders. I also recommend having ladders and perches in the birds stand so the bird will be able to stretch their wings and do some exercise.

That's great but if you don't have trainingexperience, I would read a little about that and watch some videos just to getan idea how its done. Basket ball kit, you can find here: http://www.funtimebirdy.com/small-basketball-hoop-for-birds.html