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All About Parrots | Parrot Habitat | Parrot Distribution53

All About Parrots | Parrot Habitat | Parrot Distribution

The most conspicuous external feature making all species recognizable as parrots is the short, blunt bill with a downcurved upper mandible fitting neatly over a broad, upturned lower mandible. Also prominent is the zygodactylous foot with two toes pointing forward and two turned backward. Other less obvious characteristics include the proportionately large, broad head and short, the thick and prehensile tongue, and nostrils set in a bare or feathered fleshy cere at the base of the upper mandible

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The Pirate King64

The Pirate King

Imaginative tale about pirates

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Who Are The World's Most Famous Birds?71

Who Are The World's Most Famous Birds?

Literature, TV, and movies have used a lot of birds over the years. These are my picks for most famous.

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Can Cats and Birds Live Together in the Same House?76

Can Cats and Birds Live Together in the Same House?

Many animal lovers enjoy the company of both cats and birds, but are afraid to keep both pets in the same house. Here's how it can be done.

4 comments    cats birds parrots
Joey, our Beloved African Grey -- Lost!87

Joey, our Beloved African Grey -- Lost!

We had had our African Grey less than a year when our daughter took him outside without permission, something spooked him and he flew out of sight.

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The Eclectus' in my life- A story of love, loss, learning, and hope79

The Eclectus' in my life- A story of love, loss, learning, and hope

A short story about a girl (me) and the birds she has loved.

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Taming my parakeets: the process68

Taming my parakeets: the process

I purchased a new cage and it arrived on the 18th which is a friday. When i got the cage, i set it up and put one of my budgies (pigeon) in it. My other budgie, lemonhead stayed in the old cage and i moved him downstairs. I've had these two...

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Why Birds Make Good Pets81

Why Birds Make Good Pets

Birds make the best pets. They have a great attitude, are very sociable, are not messy when compared to other pets, and bring alot of happiness for their small size.

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Adding Fruits and Vegetables to Your Pet Bird's Diet76

Adding Fruits and Vegetables to Your Pet Bird's Diet

Which fruits and vegetables are safe for your bird, and how do you get him to eat them? Getting your bird to eat his fruits and vegetables can be difficult, however, it's not impossible.

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Quaker Parrots as Pets - Facts You Should Know73

Quaker Parrots as Pets - Facts You Should Know

Things you should know before adopting a Quaker Parrot.

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