tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74307925167451330342024-03-13T21:51:48.770-06:00The Grey-cheeked Parakeet & Other BrotogerisA Pet Bird Care Resource since 1995Ladyhawkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08213280371207087025noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430792516745133034.post-45321530844524116812017-02-15T17:04:00.000-07:002017-02-15T17:11:16.735-07:00Check Out Brotogeris World!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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If you haven't already found her web site, check out <a href="http://greycheekparakeet.com/" target="_blank">Brotogeris World</a>! Bird breeder Luana is devoted to the continuation of members of this South American Brotogeris genus. Members of the Brotogeris family that are raised here, for those who are interested in providing a forever home for one of these sweet birds, are:<br />
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<li>Grey-cheeked parakeet</li>
<li>Orange-chinned parakeet</li>
<li>Yellow-chevroned parakeet (formerly canary-winged parakeet)</li>
<li>White-winged parakeet</li>
<li>Colbalt-winged parakeet</li>
<li>Golden-winged parakeet</li>
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Ladyhawkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08213280371207087025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430792516745133034.post-21825618542740912212016-08-10T13:28:00.001-06:002016-08-10T13:28:50.180-06:00Q & A: “What are the most important aspects of Brotogeris parrots breeding?”Q & A by Tony Silva at Parrotsdailynews.com about Brotogeris breeding. <a href="http://www.parrotsdailynews.com/q-a-what-are-the-most-important-aspects-of-brotogeris-parrots-breeding/" target="_blank">http://www.parrotsdailynews.com/q-a-what-are-the-most-important-aspects-of-brotogeris-parrots-breeding/</a><br />
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Ladyhawkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08213280371207087025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430792516745133034.post-73693921255814654632013-06-08T16:26:00.000-06:002018-01-04T18:32:56.337-07:00White-winged Parakeet (Brotogeris versicolurus)<b>Old classification:</b>
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Canary-winged Parakeet (<i>Brotogeris versicolurus versicolurus</i>)<br />
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White-winged Parakeet (<i>Brotogeris versicolurus</i>) = yellow and white on the wing span<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.californiaparrotproject.org/white_winged_parakeet.html" target="_blank">California Parrot Project </a></li>
<li><a href="http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/nonnatives/birds/white-winged-parakeet/" target="_blank">FWC.com </a></li>
<li><a href="http://ibc.lynxeds.com/species/canary-winged-parakeet-brotogeris-versicolurus" target="_blank">IBC Collection</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/106001623/0" target="_blank">IUCN Species list</a></li>
<li>Photos: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=white-winged+parakeet&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&biw=1366&bih=590&sei=0LKzUcmiDImkigKv8YGIBQ" target="_blank">Google</a> | <a href="http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=white-winged%20parakeet" target="_blank">Flickr</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.avianweb.com/whitewingedparakeets.html" target="_blank">Species Profile - Avianweb.com</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.birdchannel.com/bird-species/profiles/canary-winged-parakeet-2.aspx" target="_blank">Species Profile - BirdChannel.com</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.birdforum.net/opus/White-winged_Parakeet" target="_blank">Species Profile - Birdforum.net </a></li>
<li><a href="http://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/overview?p_p_spp=190296" target="_blank">Species Profile - NeotropicalBirds</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.oiseaux.net/birds/canary-winged.parakeet.html" target="_blank">Species Profile - Oiseaux.net</a></li>
<li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-winged_Parakeet" target="_blank">Species Profile - Wikipedia</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.parrots.org/index.php/encyclopedia/profile/white_winged_parakeet/" target="_blank">Species Profile - World Parrot Trust</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.aquahobby.com/zeco/especie_g.php?gen=Brotogeris&esp=versicolurus" target="_blank">Species Profile - Zeco</a></li>
<li>Videos: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?q=white-winged+parakeet&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=w1" target="_blank">YouTube</a> </li>
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<b>White Wing Publications:</b>
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<li>Brightsmith, Donald. "White-winged and Yellow-chevroned Parakeets" in Poole, A. and F. Gill, eds., <b>The Birds of North America</b>, No. 385-387, National Academy of Sciences, Philadelphia, PA, 1999.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.2307/4159616?uid=3739768&uid=2129&uid=2&uid=70&uid=4&uid=3739256&sid=21102505796417" target="_blank">Diamond, Jared M. and John W. Terborgh</a>. "Observations on Bird Distribution and Feeding Assemblages Along the Rio Callaria, Deptment of Loreto, Peru," <i>The Wilson Bulletin</i>," (Sep. 1967) 79:273-282 (re: <i>B. versicolorus</i>: 276,280).</li>
<li><a href="http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.2307/4160274?uid=3739768&uid=2129&uid=2&uid=70&uid=4&uid=3739256&sid=21102505796417" target="_blank">Leck, Charles F.</a> "Observations of birds at <i>Cecropia</i> trees in Puerto Rico," <i>The Wilson Bulletin</i>," (Dec. 1972) 84:498-500 (re: <i>B. versicolorus</i>).</li>
<li>Also see the <a href="http://greycheekedparakeet.blogspot.com/2013/06/yellow-chevroned-parakeet-brotogeris.html" target="blank">Yellow-chevroned Parakeet</a> page. Canary-winged parakeets (now called Yellow-chevroned) and White-winged parakeets were often grouped together as the same bird, so many articles may be about both of these <i>Brotogeris</i> parakeets.</li>
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Ladyhawkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08213280371207087025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430792516745133034.post-40934697915808152432013-06-08T14:11:00.002-06:002015-06-09T17:25:08.398-06:00Yellow-Chevroned Parakeet (Brotogeris chiriri)<b>Old classification:</b>
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Canary-winged Parakeet (<i>Brotogeris versicolurus chiriri</i>)
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Yellow-chevroned Parakeet (<i>Brotogeris chiriri</i>) = yellow chevron mark on wing span (no white)
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<li><a href="http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/sounds/Brotogeris.html" target="_blank">ADW</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.arthurgrosset.com/sabirds/yellow-chevronedparakeet.html" target="_blank">Arthur Gossett.com</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.birdsofwestwood.com/birdpages/parakeet.htm" target="_blank">Birds of Westwood pics</a></li>
<li><a href="http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/nonnatives/birds/yellow-chevroned-parakeet/" target="_blank">FWC.com </a></li>
<li><a href="http://ibc.lynxeds.com/species/yellow-chevroned-parakeet-brotogeris-chiriri" target="_blank">IBC Collection</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.iucnredlist.org/search" target="_blank">IUCN Species list</a></li>
<li>Photos: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=yellow+chevroned+parakeet&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&biw=1366&bih=590&sei=4JKzUdLYNeOQiALK-oGYBg#facrc=_&imgrc=nt4ljz0k2QxeeM%3A%3BcopET_510wcatM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fbib.ge%252Fimg_animal%252F84196411hhhhdiax.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fbib.ge%252Fchiti%252Fopen.php%253Fid%253D1820%2526chiti%253Dchiti8%3B550%3B366" target="_blank">Google</a> | <a href="http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=yellow-chevroned+parakeet" target="_blank">Flickr</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.avianweb.com/yellowchevronedparakeets.html" target="_blank">Species profile - Avianweb</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.birdforum.net/opus/Yellow-chevroned_Parakeet" target="_blank">Species profile - Birdforum</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.birdchannel.com/bird-species/profiles/canary-winged-parakeet-2.aspx" target="_blank">Species profile - Bird Channel.com</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.milestothewild.com/yellow-chevroned-parakeet-brotogeris-chiriri/" target="_blank">Species profile - MilestotheWild </a></li>
<li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow-chevroned_Parakeet" target="_blank">Species profile - Wikipedia</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.parrots.org/index.php/encyclopedia/profile/yellow_chevroned_parakeet/" target="_blank">Species profile - World Parrot Trust</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.xeno-canto.org/species/Brotogeris-chiriri" target="_blank">Species profile - Xeno-canto</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.aquahobby.com/zeco/especie_g.php?gen=Brotogeris&esp=chiriri" target="_blank">Species profile - Zeco's page</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbs/bbsnews/AOUsplt1.htm" target="_blank">Taxonomy Changes for Canary-wing</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.animallaw.info/cases/causfd689fsupp1106.htm" target="_blank"> U.S. v. 2,507 Live Canary Winged Parakeets</a></li>
<li>Videos: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?q=yellow-chevroned+parakeet&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=w1" target="_blank">YouTube</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.seaandsageaudubon.org/BirdInfo/ParakeetSightings.htm" target="_blank">WANTED! Yellow-chevroned Parakeet sightings</a></li>
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<b>Print Resources:</b>
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<li>Arrowood, Patricia C. "Importation and Status of Canary-winged Parakeets (<i>Brotogeris versicolorus</i>) P.L.S. Muller) in California," in <b>Conservation of New World Parrots</b> (1981): 425-429.</li>
<li>"Back Talk: Canary Wings--They Love L.A.," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 19 (Sept. 2000): 4.</li>
<li><a href="http://macawproject.org/download/What%20Eats%20Parrots%202002%20Aug.pdf" target="_blank">Brightsmith, Donald</a>. "What Eats Parrots?" <i>Bird Talk</i>, Feb. 2000.</li>
<li>Brightsmith, Donald. "White-winged and Yellow-chevroned Parakeets" in Poole, A. and F. Gill, eds., <b>The Birds of North America</b>, No. 385-387, National Academy of Sciences, Philadelphia, PA, 1999.</li>
<li><a href="http://macawproject.org/download/The%20Canary-winged%20Parakeet%20in%20the%20US%202000%20May.pdf" target="_blank">Brightsmith, Donald</a>. "Wild Science: Great Escapes: Canary-Winged Parakeet," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 19 (June 2000): 26-33.</li>
<li>"Dear Bird Breeder: Feral Flocks of Brotogeris," <i>Bird Breeder</i>, 67 (Feb. 1995): 8.</li>
<li>Davis, B. "Canary-wings Rear One Youngster," <i>Cage and Aviary Birds</i>, 18 (Jan. 1979): 6.</li>
<li>DeLucca, E.J., L.R. Shirley and C. Lanier. "Karyotype Studies in Twenty-two Species of Parrots (Psittaciformes: Aves)," <i>Revista Brasileira de Genetica</i>, 14 (1991): 73-98 (<i>mentions Tui and canary wing</i>).</li>
<li>Doolen, Mike and Nancy Doolen. "Ask the Experts: Psittacine Territoriality," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 8 (Aug. 1990): 22. (re: canary wing)</li>
<li>"Fancy Talk: Canary Wing Parakeets," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 5 (Jun. 1987): 87-88.</li>
<li>Gallerstein, Gary A. <b>The Complete Bird Owner's Handbook</b>, New York, NY: Macmillan Publishing Co. (1994): 276 (briefy mentions canary wing).</li>
<li>Gaskin, Jack M. "Herpesvirus Infections" in <b>Companion Bird Medicine</b>, ed. Elisha W. Burr, Ames, IA: Iowa State University Press (1987): 107-110 (canary wing: 109).
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<li>Harris, Robbie. "Breeding the Canary-Winged Parakeet," <i>Bird Breeder</i>, Oct. 1996, v. 68, no. 5, p. 24-27.</li>
<li>Harris, Robbie. "Canary Wings Revisited," <i>Bird Breeder</i>, 69 (Apr. 1997): 4.</li>
<li>Koepcke, Marie. <b>The Birds of the Department of Lima, Peru</b>, 2nd ed., Newtown Square, PA: Harwood Books, 1988: 75 (mentions canary wing).</li>
<li>Kricher, John C. <b>A Neotropical Companion</b>, Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 1989: 261 (canary wing) & 234-235 (orange chin).</li>
<li><a href="http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.2307/4160274?uid=3739768&uid=2129&uid=2&uid=70&uid=4&uid=3739256&sid=21102506178817" target="_blank">Leck, Charles F.</a> "Observations of birds at <i>Cecropia</i> trees in Puerto Rico," <i>The Wilson Bulletin</i>," (Dec. 1972) 84:498-500 (re: <i>B. versicolorus</i>).</li>
<li>Mizera, Richard. "Small Birds: Take Flight With the Canary Wing," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 20 (July 2002): p. 74-75.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.birdchannel.com/bird-species/find-the-right-bird/affectionate-canary-winged-parakeet.aspx" target="_blank">Molenda, Sandee L.</a> "The Affectionate Canary-winged Parakeet." </li>
<li><a href="http://fog.ccsf.cc.ca.us/~jmorlan/" target="_blank">Morlan, Joe</a>. "<a href="http://fog.ccsf.cc.ca.us/~jmorlan/sfparrots.htm" target="_blank">Feral Parrot Populations in San Francisco</a>."</li>
<li>Navas, J.R. and N.A. Bo, N.A. "The Distribution of the Canary-winged Parakeet in Argentina," <i>Hornero</i>, 14 (1996): 90-92.</li>
<li>"The Next Box: Canary Winged Parakeets," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 7 (May 1989): 70.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.2307/4160414?uid=3739768&uid=2129&uid=2&uid=70&uid=4&uid=3739256&sid=21102506178817" target="_blank">Owre, Oscar T.</a> "A Consideration of the Exotic Avifauna of Southeastern Florida," <i>The Wilson Bulletin</i>," (Dec. 1973) 85:491-500 (<i>B. jugularis</i>: 494, 502/<i i="" versicolorus="">: 492, 502,506-508).</i></li>
<li>Polinski, Yvonne. "Handling BeeBee," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 10 (Feb. 1992): 106-107 (re: canary wing).</li>
<li>Porter, Stephanie. "Mailbag: Canary-wing Sighting." <i>Bird Talk</i> (Nov. 2006): 4. </li>
<li>Samuelson, Phillip. "Iquitos, Peru: A Bird Lover's Paradise," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 15 (April 1997): 30-32,34-38,40 (briefly mentions Tui & canary wing).</li>
<li>Skinner, Martin. <b><i>The Proper Care of Parrots</i></b>, Neptune City, NJ: T.F.H. Publications, Inc., 1992: 128-129 (canary-wing photo & caption).</li>
<li>VanDerHeyden, Nicole. "Avian Tuberculosis: Diagnosis and Attempted Treatment," <i>Proceedings of the Association of Avian Veterinarians</i> (1986): 203-214 (mentions grey cheek and canary wing).</li>
<li>Vane, E.N.T. "Breeding the Canary-winged Parrakeet (sic)," <i>Avicultural Magazine</i>, 60 (1954): 227-231.</li>
<li>Vriends, Matthew M. "Canary-Winged Parakeets and Other Brotogeris," <i>American Cage-Bird Magazine</i>, 62 (Oct. 1990): 58-59.</li>
<li>Wiley, James W., F.R. Noel, F.R. Synder; and Rosemarie S. Gnam "Reintroduction as a Conservation Strategy for Parrots" in <b>New World Parrots in Crisis: Solutions from Conservation Biology</b>, 1988: 168-171 (mentions canary wings).</li>
<li>Vriends, Matthew M. <b>Simon & Schuster's Guide to Pet Birds</b>, New York: Simon and Schuster, Inc., 1984 (canary wing: 170/orange chin: 171).</li>
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Ladyhawkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08213280371207087025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430792516745133034.post-72488999199428430392013-06-08T12:52:00.001-06:002014-10-12T23:34:58.218-06:00Orange-chinned Parakeet (Brotogeris jugularis)The Orange-chinned Parakeet is also known as the Tovi parakeet or the Bee Bee parrot.<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.enjoynature.net/natur.dll/EXEC" target="_blank">Enjoy Nature.com </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.bird-stamps.org/recent/hondur/ext1q.htm">Honduran stamp</a></li>
<li><a href="http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/sounds/Brotogeris.html">Orange-chin vocalizations</a> <i>(click on the sounds tab)</i></li>
<li><a href="http://www.acguanacaste.ac.cr/loras_acg/brotogeris.html">Parrots Home page</a></li>
<li>Photos: <a href="http://www.xeno-canto.org/species/Brotogeris-jugularis" target="_blank">Google</a> | <a href="http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=orange-chinned+parakeet" target="_blank">Flickr </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.avianweb.com/orangechinnedparakeets.html" target="_blank">Species Profile - Avianweb.com</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.birdchannel.com/bird-species/profiles/orange-chinned-parakeet-2.aspx" target="_blank">Species Profile - BirdChannel.com </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/speciesfactsheet.php?id=1625" target="_blank">Species Profile - Birdlife International</a></li>
<li><a href="http://ibc.lynxeds.com/species/orange-chinned-parakeet-brotogeris-jugularis" target="_blank">Species Profile - IBC </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E281.htm&Pic=281_1.JPG">Species Profile - Lexicon of Parrots</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/portal/species/overview?p_p_spp=189976" target="_blank">Species Profile - Neotropical Birds</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jon6Vm7oLac" target="_blank">Species Profile - Website of Everything </a></li>
<li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange-chinned_Parakeet" target="_blank">Species Profile - Wikipedia</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.parrots.org/index.php/encyclopedia/profile/orange_chinned_parakeet/" target="_blank">Species Profile - World Parrot Trust</a></li>
<li>Videos: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?q=orange-chinned%20parakeet&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&hl=en&biw=1525&bih=659&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=i1" target="_blank">YouTube </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.mangoverde.com/birdsound/spec/spec74-264.html">World Bird Guide page</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.xeno-canto.org/species/Brotogeris-jugularis" target="_blank">Xeno Canto.org</a></li>
<li><a href="http://aquahobby.org/zeco/psit/br-jugularis.php">Zeco's page</a> </li>
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<b>Publications mentioning Orange Chins:</b>
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<li><a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="pubs"></a><a href="http://vtpb-www2.cvm.tamu.edu/brightsmith/Wild%20Parrots.htm" target="_blank">Brightsmith, Donald</a>. "Nest sites of wild parrots," <i>Bird Talk</i>, Feb. 2000.</li>
<li>Callender, G.R. and J.S. Simmons. "Trichomoniasis (T. columbae) in the Java sparrow, Tovi parakeet and Verraux's dove," <i>American Journal of Tropical Medical Hygiene</i>, 17 (1937): 579-585.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.2307/4159979?uid=3739768&uid=2129&uid=2&uid=70&uid=4&uid=3739256&sid=21102505796417" target="_blank">Clark, George A., Jr.</a> "Avian Bill-Wiping," <i>The Wilson Bulletin</i>," (Sep. 1970) 82:279-288 (re: <i>B. jugularis</i>: 282).</li>
<li>Harris, Robbie. "The Tovi Parakeet," <i>A.F.A. Watchbird</i>, 1 (1988): 61-63.</li>
<li>Hood, R. "Tovi Parrakeets (sic)," <i>Foreign Birds</i>, 27 (1961): 74-?.</li>
<li>Janzen, D.H. "Brotogeris Jugularis," in Janzen, D.H., <b>Costa Rican Natural History</b>, Chicago University Press: Chicago, 1984: 548-550.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.2307/4085909?uid=3739768&uid=2129&uid=2&uid=70&uid=4&uid=3739256&sid=21102505796417" target="_blank">Janzen, D.H.</a> "Ficus ovalis seed predation by an orange-chinned parakeet (<i>Brotogeris</i> jugularis) in Costa Rica," <i>Auk</i>, 28 (1982): 841–844.</li>
<li>Kricher, John C. <b>A Neotropical Companion</b>, Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 1989: 261 (canary wing) & 234-235 (orange chin).
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<li>Kricher, John. "Neotropical Birds" in <b>A Neotropical Companion</b>, Chapter 12 [mentions orange chin].</li>
<li>Kroodsma, Donald E., Edward H. Miller, and Henri Ouellet, Eds. <b>Acoustic Communications in Birds</b>, "Song Learning and Its Consequences," vol. 2, Academic Press: New York (1982) (orange chin).</li>
<li>Kroodsma, Donald E. and Edward H. Miller, Eds. <b>Ecology and Evolution of Acoustic Communication in Birds</b>, Cornell University Press: Ithaca & London (1996): 115,401 (orange chin).</li>
<li><a href="http://www.umt.edu/mcwru/personnel/martin/PDF%20Martin/Martin%20and%20Karr%201986%20Wilson%20Bull%20Temporal%20dynamics%20of%20neotropical%20birds.pdf" target="_blank">Martin, Thomas E. and James R. Karr</a>. "Temporal Dynamics of Neotropical Birds with Special Reference to Frugivores in Second-Growth Woods," <i>The Wilson Bulletin</i>," (March 1986) 98:38-60 (<i>B. jugularis</i>).</li>
<li><a href="http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.2307/1366264?uid=3739768&uid=2129&uid=2&uid=70&uid=4&uid=3739256&sid=21102505796417" target="_blank">Power, Dennis M.</a> "Agonistic Behavior and Vocalizations of Orange-chinned Parakeets in Captivity," <i>Condor</i>, 68 (1966): 562-581.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.2307/4083033?uid=3739768&uid=2129&uid=2&uid=70&uid=4&uid=3739256&sid=21102505796417" target="_blank">Power, Dennis M.</a> "Antiphonal Dueting and Evidence for Auditory Reaction in the Orange-chinned Parakeet," <i>Auk</i>, 83 (1966): 314-319.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.2307/1366370?uid=3739768&uid=2129&uid=2&uid=70&uid=4&uid=3739256&sid=21102505796417" target="_blank">Power, Dennis M.</a> "Epigamic and Reproductive Behavior of Orange-chinned Parakeets in Captivity," <i>Condor</i>, 69 (1967): 28-41.</li>
<li>Vriends, Matthew M. <b>Simon & Schuster's Guide to Pet Birds</b>, New York: Simon and Schuster, Inc., 1984 (canary wing: 170/orange chin: 171).</li>
</ul>
Ladyhawkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08213280371207087025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430792516745133034.post-10440551452173873492013-06-08T12:21:00.000-06:002013-06-08T12:21:59.900-06:00Grey Cheek Cuisine<b>Ask the Experts: Grey Cheek Cuisine</b>
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by Gail Worth
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<b>Q.</b> <i>Our grey-cheeked parakeet's diet consists almost exclusively of vanilla wafers. We offer him various seeds, fresh fruits and vegetables, but all he really seems to eat are the wafers, which we realize are not a healthy diet. Could you please tell us how to get our picky eater to eat better?</i>
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<b>A.</b> Grey-cheeked parakeets definitely have a sweet tooth! Years ago, when I cared for several imported groups of baby grey cheeks, I discovered that they loved baked sweet potatoes or yams, platano bananas (the large, cooking bananas) and fresh papaya. The young, just-weaning grey cheeks ate these foods with gusto! As the birds weaned, I introduced budgie or cockatiel seed mix, spray millet, sliced apples, grapes and a variety of chopped fresh vegetables, including green beans, broccoli, yellow and green squash, and cucumbers. They ate everything in sight!
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The problem you have with your grey cheek is that you are allowing the bird to dictate what it will and will not eat. Who's in charge here? You wouldn't allow a child to eat only cake and ice cream three times a day, would you? Take the vanilla wafers out of your bird's diet, and offer a variety of the goods mentioned above. Give the fruits and vegetables in the morning, and change them daily. Sprinkle a vitamin and mineral powder on your bird's soft foods, and vary the selection to keep your bird interested. Other foods, such as brown rice, boiled red wheat and lentils, and occasional tidbits of healthy table food, may interest your grey cheek. Finally, offer its seed mix in a separate dish.
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Remember that avocado can be lethal to parrots, so don't offer guacamole to your pet. Keep it away from chocolate and other sweets, as well. Your bird should receive enough natural sugar in its new diet to satisfy its sweet tooth.
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<i>Article originally appeared in the September 1992 issue of</i> Bird Talk. <i>This is copyrighted material, reprinted with the author's permission. This article may not be reprinted without written consent from the author.</i>
Ladyhawkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08213280371207087025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430792516745133034.post-47457182366060070042013-06-08T12:16:00.000-06:002013-06-08T12:16:57.788-06:00Grey Cheek Nutrition<b>Ask the Experts: Grey Cheek Nutrition</b>
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by Gail Worth
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<b>Q.</b> <i>How can I get my grey cheeked parakeet to eat better? All he will accept are grapes, apples, cheese, and sunflower and safflower seeds. The pet shop in Florida said he was a locally bred bird, but his leg band was open, and I think he was really an import. My vet agrees and said the band indicated a Florida quarantine station. Where could he have been imported from?</i>
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<b>A.</b> Grey cheeked parakeets are very popular small birds of the <i>Brotogeris</i> genus. Their native habitat is arid scrublands in western Ecuador and northwestern Peru. One of the reasons that grey cheeks are so popular is that they are imported in the late fall as hand-feeding babies are sold quite young and usually quite tame. Thus they can appear to be hand-raised, domestic-bred birds. Actually, grey cheeks are not bred easily in captivity, so the great majority of the birds on the market are imported. The presence of an open band on a bird is not proof that the bird is an import, but in this case, the odds are that your bird was indeed imported.
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Grey cheeked parakeets enjoy soft fruits and vegetables. In their native habitat, they are often seen around banana plantations and, indeed, they are quite fond of bananas and plantains (cooking bananas). They also love steamed, baked or boiled yams, carrots and beets. Papaya is one of their favorite fruits. I recommend removing most of all of the safflower and sunflower in your bird's diet and replace them with small seeds, such as you might feed a budgie or cockatiel. Spray millet is an excellent small seed to feed small birds.
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In addition to the above-mentioned foods, offer a variety of fruits and vegetables, including broccoli, green beans, corn on the cob, peppers and other nonacid fresh fruits and vegetables in season. If your bird does not accept these new foods readily, don't despair. Continue to offer them. Most birds will learn to enjoy new foods once they become familiar with them.
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<i>Article originally appeared in the June 1992 issue of</i> Bird Talk. <i>This is copyrighted material.</i>Ladyhawkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08213280371207087025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430792516745133034.post-29011530726952479992013-06-08T00:39:00.000-06:002013-06-10T23:56:03.689-06:00Grey-cheeked Parakeet (Brotogeris pyrrhoptera)<div style="text-align: right;">
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<b>Online Resources</b>
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<li><a href="http://ibc.lynxeds.com/species/grey-cheeked-parakeet-brotogeris-pyrrhopterus" target="_blank">IBC Collection </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/106001624/0" target="_blank">IUCN Species list</a></li>
<li><b>Photos:</b> <a blank="" href="http://www.google.com/images?q=golden%20winged%20parakeets&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi" target="">Google</a> | <a href="http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=grey%20cheeked%20parakeet" target="_blank">Flickr</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.arkive.org/grey-cheeked-parakeet/brotogeris-pyrrhoptera/" target="_blank">Species profile - Arkive.org </a></li>
<li><a blank="" href="http://www.avianweb.com/greycheekparakeets.html" target="">Species profile - Avianweb</a></li>
<li><a blank="" href="http://www.birdforum.net/opus/Golden-winged_Parakeet" target="">Species profile - Birdforum</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.birdchannel.com/bird-species/profiles/grey-cheeked-parakeet-2.aspx" target="_blank">Species profile - Bird Channel.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://companionparrotonline.com/species_gray-cheek.html" target="_blank">Special profile - Companion Parrots Online.com </a></li>
<li><a blank="" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey-cheeked_Parakeet" target="">Species profile - Wikipedia</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.parrots.org/index.php/encyclopedia/profile/grey_cheeked_parakeet/" target="_blank">Species profile - World Parrot Trust</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.xeno-canto.org/species/Brotogeris-pyrrhoptera" target="_blank">Species profile - Xeno-canto.org</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i></i></span></li>
<li><a blank="" href="http://www.aquahobby.com/zeco/especie_g.php?gen=Brotogeris&esp=chrysoptera" target="">Species profile - Zeco's page</a></li>
<li><b>Videos:</b> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=grey-cheeked+parakeet&oq=grey-che&gs_l=youtube.1.0.0.3198906.3202666.0.3206182.8.6.0.2.2.0.183.521.5j1.6.0...0.0...1ac.1.11.youtube.FrW-J5GQAn8" target="_blank">YouTube</a> </li>
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<b>Suggested Reading Materials for Grey Cheeks</b>
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The following resources were found to be very useful in researching grey cheeks for their pet potential or may be read just for fun. Robbie Harris' book and many of her articles mention other members of the Brotogeris family as well as grey cheeks.<br />
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<b>Articles (Miscellaneous):</b>
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<li>Aschenborn, Carl. <b>Keeping and Breeding Parrots</b>: 53, 56-57.</li>
<li>Castanza, Joe. "<a href="http://greycheekedparakeet.blogspot.com/2010/06/pilot-pookie-takes-unscheduled-flight.html">Pilot Pookie Takes an Unscheduled Flight</a>."</li>
<li>DuBois, Sharon. "Animal Communication - A Success Story" (mentions grey cheeks).</li>
<li>Germeau, Smiles. "Greycheek Parakeets."</li>
<li>Greeson, Linda. "<a href="http://bluequaker.com/Art-002.htm">A Little Bird Made a Big Difference</a>."</li>
<li>"Grey-cheeked Parakeets," <i>Petland</i>.</li>
<li>"The Grey-cheeked Parakeet," (24 pg. booklet--no author given).</li>
<li>Mandis, Kathleen. "<a href="http://greycheekedparakeet.blogspot.com/2010/06/dr-jekyllmr-hyde-syndrome.html">The Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde Syndrome</a>." </li>
<li>Marsh, Beverly. "<a href="http://greycheekedparakeet.blogspot.com/2010/06/accident-prone-grey-cheek.html">The Accident Prone Grey Cheek</a>." </li>
<li>Marsh, Beverly. "<a href="http://greycheekedparakeet.blogspot.com/2010/06/pet-potential-of-grey-cheeked-parakeet.html">The Pet Potential of the Grey-Cheeked Parakeet</a>." </li>
<li>Pitz, Lynn & Richard. "Keeping Birds in the Office." </li>
<li>"<a href="http://sambirdandme.wordpress.com/tag/grey-cheeked-parakeets-2/" target="_blank">Sam's Story</a>."</li>
<li>Sheehan, Leah. "Grey Cheeked Parakeets."</li>
<li>"Tumbesian Parrots, Ecuador," <a href="http://www.loroparque-fundacion.org/">Loro Parque</a>.</li>
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<b>Books:</b>
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<li>Alderton, David. <b>The Atlas of Parrots of the World</b>, 1991: 290-291.</li>
<li>Alderton, David. "Captive Breeding" in <b>Companion Bird Medicine</b>, ed. Elisha W. Burr, Ames, IA: Iowa State University Press, 1987: 15-19 (<i>Brotogeris</i>: 16).</li>
<li>Alderton, David. <b>You and Your Pet Bird</b>, New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1992: 90.</li>
<li>Coburn, John. <b>The Professional's Book of Conures</b>, New Jersey: T.F.H. Publications, Inc., 1991: 11,104-109 (photos: 8, 39-40, 43, 45-46, 50-51,55, 59, 62-63, 66, 70, 79, 108-109).</li>
<li>de Grahl, M. <b>The Parrot Family</b>, New York: Arco Publishing Inc., 1979: 122.</li>
<li>Freud, Arthur. <b>The Complete Parrot</b>, 1995: 191-192.</li>
<li>Forshaw, Joseph M. <b>Parrots of the World</b>, 3rd ed., Willoughby, Australia: Lansdowne Editions, 1989: 531-533.</li>
<li>Howard, Richard and Moore, Alick. <b>A Complete Checklist of the Birds of the World</b>, 2nd ed., San Diego, CA: Academic Press Ltd., 1991: 110.</li>
<li>Juniper, Tony and Parr, Mike. <b>Parrots: A Guide to Parrots of the World</b>, New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 1998: 178-179, 490-491.</li>
<li>Kolar, Kurt and Spitzer, Karl Heinz. <b>Encyclopedia of Parakeets</b>, 1990: 10,36,172,175.</li>
<li>Low, Rosemary. <b>Handrearing Parrots and Other Birds</b>, rev. ed., Blandford, London: Silvo Mattacchione & Co., 1991: 74, 88-89.</li>
<li>Low, Rosemary. <b>Parrots in Aviculture: A Photo Reference Guide</b>, Ontario, Canada: Silvo Mattacchione & Co., 1992: 12-15, 228.</li>
<li>Low, Rosemary. <b>The Parrots of South America</b>, London: John Gifford Ltd., 1972: 165-166 (photo: 168).</li>
<li>Low, Rosemary. <b>Parrots: Their Care and Breeding</b>, 2nd ed., Ontario, Canada: Silvo Mattacchione & Co., 1986: 274, 276-277 (section on <i>Brotogeris</i>).</li>
<li>Silva, Tony. Psittaculture: The Breeding, Rearing & Management of Parrots, Silvo Mattacchione & Co.:
Ontario, Canada, 1991, p. 270-273 (small section on <i>Brotogeris</i>).</li>
<li>Skinner, Martin. The Proper Care of Parrots, Neptune City, NJ: T.F.H. Publications Inc., 1992, (photos: 68, 70-71, 140-141).</li>
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<b>Magazine Articles:</b>
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<li>Anderson, Sue & Elizabeth. "The Plight of Brotogeris," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 19 (May 2001): 60-69.</li>
<li>Beisser, Mary. "Rehabilitation of Exotic Birds," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 14 (June 1996): 110-125 (very briefly mentions grey cheeks).</li>
<li>Brightsmith, Donald. "The Wild Side of <i>Brotogeris</i> Parakeets," <i>Bird Breeder On-line</i>, June 1999.</li>
<li>"Causes & Cures: Scruffy Grey Cheek," <i>Bird Talk</i> 5 (Sept. 1987): 16.</li>
<li>Cota, David. "A Taste of Fame," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 9 (April 1991): 52-54,56,58-59.</li>
<li>Forster, Susan (Chamberlain). "Small Talk: More About Pocket Parrots," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 9 (May 1991): 10,12.</li>
<li>Forster, Susan (Chamberlain). "Perky Pocket Parrots," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 9 (March 1991): 80-81,84-95.</li>
<li>"From the Nest Box: Grey Cheeked Parakeets," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 10 (Jan. 1992): 112.</li>
<li>Germeau, Smiles. "Breeding Grey Cheek Parakeets," <i>The Domesticated Parrot</i> (Mar. 1997): 14-17.</li>
<li>Grindol, Diane. "FYI: Brotogeris Society Formed," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 19 (July 2001): 8.</li>
<li>Hampe, Helmut. "Brotogerys Parrakeets (sic)," <i>Avicultural Magazine</i>, 4 (1939): 402-406.</li>
<li>Harris, Robbie. See her<a href="http://greycheekedparakeet.blogspot.com/p/robbie-harris.html" target="_blank"> page of articles</a>.</li>
<li>Hoss, Susan. "Hello, My Name Is Captain Flint," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 11 (Sept. 1993): 108-112.</li>
<li>Hoss, Susan. "Hooked on Grey Cheeks," <i>SPBE Journal</i>, (OND 1996): 22-26.</li>
<li>Kauffman, Melissa L. "Best First Birds," <i>1997/98 Birds USA</i>: 4-18 (mentions grey cheeks: 12,14).</li>
<li>Laubscher, Cyril. "The First Recorded Mutation of The Grey-Cheeked Parakeet," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 16 (Jun. 1998): 56.</li>
<li>Levine, Ray. "Back Talk: Pretty Baby - My Best Friend," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 17 (Sep. 1999): 4.</li>
<li>Low, Rosemary. "Breeding Two Species of Brotogeris Parrakeets (sic) at Loro Parque," <i>Avicultural Magazine</i>, 93 (1987B): 198-201 (re: grey cheeks & cobalt wing).</li>
<li>Marsh, Beverly. "<a href="http://greycheekedparakeet.blogspot.com/2011/03/grey-cheek-larger-than-life.html">The Grey Cheek: Larger Than Life</a>," <i>Winged Wisdom</i>, (May 1998).</li>
<li>Oberkircher, Jeannine. "Special Birds: Grandma's Grey Cheek," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 10 (June 1992): 54.</li>
<li>"Parrot Psychology: Bratty Bird?," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 8 (Feb. 1990): 14.</li>
<li>"Parrot Psychology: Cheeky Grey Cheek," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 6 (Mar. 1988): 26.</li>
<li>"Parrot Psychology: Garrulous Grey Cheeks," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 9 (June 1991): 82-83.</li>
<li>"Parrot Psychology: Grey Cheek Mood Swings," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 7 (Nov. 1989): 36,38.</li>
<li>"Parrot Psychology: Is Harmony Possible?," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 8 (Oct. 1990): 17.</li>
<li>"Parrot Psychology: Night Fright," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 9 (Feb. 1991): 58,60.</li>
<li>Pies, Bernita. "Special Birds: Never a Dull Moment," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 7 (Nov. 1989): 26.</li>
<li>Pietroski, Linda. "Ask the Experts: Loud Birds," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 9 (Feb. 1991): 39.</li>
<li>Randall, Thomas and Porter, Patricia. "Back Talk: Brotogeris Buffs," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 8 (Mar. 1990): 4.</li>
<li>"These Birds, Too - Might Be Right For You," <i>Birds USA</i>, 2001: 38-55 (gc's mentioned p. 48; photo p. 38).</li>
<li>Thompson, Dale R. "Brotogeris - An Introduction," <i>ASA Avicultural Bulletin</i>, (June 1993): 12-13.</li>
<li>Thompson, Dale R. "Brotogeris: Pocket Parrots," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 7 (Sep. 1989): 72-77.</li>
<li>Thompson, Dale R. "The Nest Box: Grey Cheeked Parakeets," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 10 (Jan. 1992): 112-113.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.voren.com/">Voren, Howard</a>. "<a href="http://greycheekedparakeet.blogspot.com/2010/08/brotogeris-masters-of-adaptation.html" target="_blank">Brotogeris: The International Diplomat</a>," <i>1996/97 Birds USA</i>: 110-112.</li>
<li>Voren, Howard. "<a href="http://greycheekedparakeet.blogspot.com/2010/08/brotogeris-masters-of-adaptation.html" target="_blank">Brotogeris: The Masters of Adaptation</a>," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 15 (May 1997): 50-52,54-57.</li>
<li>Voren, Howard. "Parrots of the New World," <i>1998/99 Birds USA</i>: 4-6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18-20, 22 (section on <i>Brotogeris</i>: 20,22).</li>
<li>Worth, Gail. "<a href="http://greycheekedparakeet.blogspot.com/2013/06/grey-cheek-cuisine.html" target="_blank">Ask the Experts: Grey Cheek Cuisine</a>," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 10 (Sept. 1992): 64.</li>
<li>Worth, Gail. "<a href="http://greycheekedparakeet.blogspot.com/2013/06/grey-cheek-nutrition.html" target="_blank">Ask the Experts: Grey Cheek Nutrition</a>," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 10 (June 1992): 40-42.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.avesint.com/owner.html" target="_blank">Worth, Gail</a>. "Grey-cheeked Parakeet," <i>ASA Avicultural Bulletin</i>, (June 1993): 10.</li>
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<b>Scholarly Publications:</b>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo via jotaecuador.blogspot.com<span class="irc_hd irc_iis"><a class="irc_hol irc_itl" data-ved="0CAQQjB0" href="http://jotaecuador.blogspot.com/2010/09/two-years-of-photos.html"><span class="irc_ho"></span></a></span></td></tr>
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<ul>
<li>Best, Brinley J. & Michael Kessler. <b>Biodiversity and Conservation in Tumbesian Ecuador and Peru</b>, Cambridge, UK: Birdlife International, 1995: 49, 124, 130-131, 151, 154, 163-172, 175, 187, 201. [<a href="http://www.birdlife.org/news/news/2007/05/biodiversity_and_cons_in_tumbesian_ec_peru_pp114-218.pdf">pdf</a>]</li>
<li>Best, Brinley J., Christopher T. Clarke, Matthew Checker, Amanda L. Broom, Richard M. Thewlis, Will Duckworth and Angus McNab. "Distributional records, natural history notes, and conservation of some poorly known birds from southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru," (Part I) <i>Bulletin of the British Ornithologists Club</i> 113, 1993: 108-119. [<a href="http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/40028353/#page/256/mode/1up">BHL</a>]</li>
<li>Best, Brinley J., Niels Krabbe, Christopher T. Clarke, and Amanda L. Best. "Red-masked Parakeet (Aratinga erythrogenys) and Grey-cheeked Parakeet (Brotogeris Pyrrhopterus): Two threatened parrots from Tumbesian Ecuador and Peru?" in <i>Bird Conservation International</i> 5, 1995: 233-250. [<a href="http://journals.cambridge.org/download.php?file=%2FBCI%2FBCI5_2-3%2FS0959270900001027a.pdf&code=42681f41698288569a01ec5fab104dcd">BCL</a>]</li>
<li>Bloch, H., M. K. Poulsen, C. Rahbek, and Rasmussen, J. F. 1991. "A survey of the montane forest avifauna of the Loja Province southern Ecuador", <i>ICBP Study Report 49</i>, Cambridge. [<a href="http://books.google.com/books/about/A_Survey_of_the_motane_sic_forest_avifau.html?id=PtA_AQAAIAAJ">book</a>]</li>
<li>Clubb, Susan L. "Private Aviculture in Conservation of Neotropical Psittacines" in <b>New World Parrots in Crisis: Solutions from Conservation Biology</b>, ed. Steven R. Beissinger and Noel F.R. Snyder, Washington and London: Smithsonian Institute Press, 1988: 124-127 (portion of article pertains to grey cheeks).</li>
<li>Collar, N.J. and P. Andrew. <b>Birds to Watch: The ICBP World Checklist of Threatened Birds</b>, Technical Publication No. 8, Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1988: 76. [<a href="http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayAbstract?fromPage=online&aid=4955700" target="_blank">ORYX</a>]</li>
<li>Collar, N.J. and A.T. Juniper. "Dimensions and Causes of the Parrot Conservation Crisis" in <b>New World Parrots in Crisis: Solutions from Conservation Biology</b>, ed. Steven R. Beissinger and Noel F.R. Snyder, Washington and London: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1988: 3-21 (portion of article pertains to grey cheeks). [<a href="http://people.ds.cam.ac.uk/cns26/njc/Papers/Parrot%20crisis.PDF" target="_blank">pdf</a>]</li>
<li>Davis, Christine. "Avian Behavior" in <b>Companion Bird Medicine</b>, ed. Elisha W. Burr, Ames, IA: Iowa State University Press, 1987: 28-32 (grey cheeks: 28).</li>
<li>Davis, Christine. "Common Types of Caged Birds and Comments on Their Temperaments and Pet Quality" in <b>Diseases of Cage and Aviary Birds</b>, ed. Walter J. Rosskopf, Jr. and Richard A. Woerpel, Baltimore, MD: Williams & Wilkins, 1996: 11-18 (grey cheeks/<i>Brotogeris</i>: 14).</li>
<li>Meyer de Schauensee, Rodolphe. <b>The Species of Birds of South America and Their Distribution</b>, Norberth, PA: Academy of Natural Sciences, 1966: 129-130 (small section on <i>Brotogeris</i>).</li>
<li>Parker, Theodore A., III, Thomas S. Schulenberg, Michael Kessler, and Walter H. Wust. "Natural history and conservation of the endemic avifauna in north-west Peru," <i>Bird Conservation International,</i> 5 (1995): 201-231. [<a href="http://www.corbidi.org/Crap/referencias/Bird_Conserv_Int_1995%20_Parker_etal.pdf" target="_blank">pdf</a>]</li>
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Ladyhawkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08213280371207087025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430792516745133034.post-51692284487899072092013-06-07T22:58:00.000-06:002013-07-03T15:45:47.154-06:00The Plain Parakeet (Brotogeris tirica)<table><tbody>
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<td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicWfyJ5yY4hfL7YNqOfWtx4guXn_9G3Q4M7muDtUERr0Pr-p2KEreS_suODfGbZUlcGcv50-lJJtOS2SgU98qFsDXA3q_hu6JErB3qdjk3-srDZBKqSw2tsHznvOY175nKRMoVZWzTD-jr/s1600/plainbr5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="135" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicWfyJ5yY4hfL7YNqOfWtx4guXn_9G3Q4M7muDtUERr0Pr-p2KEreS_suODfGbZUlcGcv50-lJJtOS2SgU98qFsDXA3q_hu6JErB3qdjk3-srDZBKqSw2tsHznvOY175nKRMoVZWzTD-jr/s200/plainbr5.jpg" width="200" /></a>
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<tr><td><ul>
<li><a href="http://www.arthurgrosset.com/sabirds/plain%20parakeet.html" target="blank">ArthurGosset.com</a><i></i></li>
<li><a href="http://www.avianweb.com/plainparakeets.html" target="_blank">Avianweb</a><i> </i></li>
<li><a href="http://www.birdforum.net/opus/Plain_Parakeet" target="_blank">Birdforum.net </a><i><br /></i></li>
<li><a href="http://www.interaktv.com/BIRDNET/Brotogerystirica1911.GIF" target="blank">Interaktv.com gif</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E278.htm&Pic=278_1.JPG" target="blank">Lexicon of Parrots</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/speciesfactsheet.php?id=1621" target="_blank">Birdlife International</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ib.usp.br/ceo/avparq/brotir.htm" target="blank">Edson Endrigo's pic</a> </li>
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<li>Photos: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=golden%20winged%20parakeets&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1366&bih=590&sei=rgyxUcGjObHZigKjjIDYCw&tbm=isch#um=1&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US%3Aofficial&hl=en&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=plain+parakeet&oq=plain+parakeet&gs_l=img.3..0i24.247810.265200.0.265464.22.14.5.3.3.0.162.1137.13j1.14.0...0.0...1c.1.16.img.zNmZXJIlXQg&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&fp=5c0ba0ff33539eb&biw=1525&bih=629" target="_blank">Google</a> | <a href="http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=plain%20PARAKEET" target="_blank">Flickr</a></li>
<li><a href="http://thewebsiteofeverything.com/animals/birds/Psittaciformes/Psittacidae/Brotogeris-tirica" target="_blank">Species Profile </a></li>
<li>Videos: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=plain+parakeet&oq=plain+parakeet&gs_l=youtube.3..0.828.3780.0.4030.14.9.0.5.5.0.156.768.7j2.9.0...0.0...1ac.1.11.youtube.XY17Iqvgbb8" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li>
<li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plain_Parakeet" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.parrots.org/index.php/encyclopedia/profile/plain_parakeet/" target="_blank">World Parrot Trust</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.xeno-canto.org/browse.php?species_nr=&query=plain+parakeet" target="_blank">Xeno-canto </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.aquahobby.com/zeco/especie_g.php?gen=Brotogeris&esp=tirica" target="_blank">Zeco's page</a></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><b>Publications mentioning Plain Parakeets:</b> </span><br />
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<li>Argel de Oliveira, M.M.; Figueiredo, R.A.D. "Birds Visiting an Isolated Fig-tree in Open Landscape, Espirito Santo, Brazil," <i>Iheringia Serie Zoologia</i>, 80 (1996): 127-134 (mentions plain parakeet). </li>
<li>Lovell-Keays, L. "The Breeding of All-Green Parakeets (Brotogeris tirica) and Cactus Conures....," <i>Bird Notes</i>, 5 (1914B): 347-9. </li>
<li><a href="http://www.jstor.org/discover/10.2307/4163821?uid=3739768&uid=2129&uid=2&uid=70&uid=4&uid=3739256&sid=21102506178817" target="_blank">Pizo, Marco Aurelio, Isaac Simao and Mauro Galetti</a>. "Daily Variation in Activity and Flock Size of Two Parakeet Species from Southeastern Brazil," <i>The Wilson Bulletin</i>," (June 1997) 109:343-348 (re: plain parakeet). </li>
<li>Silva, Tony. "The Cyanistic Mutation of the Plain Parakeet," <i>Avicultural Bulletin</i>, 8 (1984B): 18-19. </li>
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Ladyhawkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08213280371207087025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430792516745133034.post-74370732468321452582013-06-02T19:33:00.000-06:002015-05-19T04:08:10.344-06:00Toxicity in Pet Birds<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Articles concerning toxicity in Pet Birds:</div>
<ul>
<li>Bennett, Jean. "Back Talk: Dangerous Sweets," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 8 (Jul. 1990): 4 (mentions grey cheeks).</li>
<li>Bond, Matthew W. and Katherine K. Muser. "Ask the Vet: Vitamin D<sub>3</sub> Toxicity," <i>Bird Breeder</i>, 67 (Jan. 1995): 68 (mentions grey cheeks).</li>
<li>Clipsham, Robert. "Avocado Toxicity," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 17 (May 1999): 60-61.</li>
<li>Gaines, James. "Get the Lead Out," <i>Birds Talk</i>, 17 (Nov. 1999): 56-57.</li>
<li>Vaughn, Samuel B. "Malnutrition: A Silent Killer," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 19 (May 2001): 40-49.</li>
<li>Wissman, Margaret. "Causes and Cures: Lead & Zinc Poisoning," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 23 (June 2005): 62-63.</li>
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Ladyhawkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08213280371207087025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430792516745133034.post-69080907581978487752013-06-02T11:36:00.003-06:002015-05-19T04:27:57.673-06:00Giardia Infections in Pet Birds<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Articles about Giardia:</div>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.avianweb.com/giardia.html" target="_blank">AvianWeb.com</a>. "Giardia in Birds."</li>
<li><a href="http://www.birdchannel.com/bird-health/giardia.aspx" target="_blank">BirdChannel.com</a>. "Giardia."</li>
<li><a href="http://www.birdchannel.com/diagnostics/details.aspx?body=Digestive+&symptom_id=77&condition_id=131" target="_blank">BirdChannel.com</a>. "Medical Conditions: Giardia."</li>
<li><a href="http://www.avianeducationandresourcecenter.org/giardia.pdf" target="_blank">Birdsafe.com</a>. "Giardia."</li>
<li><a href="http://www.holisticbirds.com/pages/healthbehavior0504.htm" target="_blank">Eilers, Anne</a>. "Health Issues in a Parrot."</li>
<li><a href="http://www.holisticbirds.com/pages/giardia0504.htm" target="_blank">Gillogly, Gail</a>. "Giardia, the Monster Parasite."</li>
<li><a href="http://www.forthebirdsdvm.com/pages/giardia-and-other-intestinal-protozoal-infections-in-pet-birds" target="_blank">Stern, Hillary S.</a> "Giardia and Other Intestinal Protozoal Infections."</li>
<li><a href="http://www.exoticpetvet.net/avian/giardia.html" target="_blank">Wissman, Margaret A.</a> "Giardia."</li>
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Ladyhawkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08213280371207087025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430792516745133034.post-69212483845096297292013-06-02T11:06:00.000-06:002015-05-19T03:58:32.386-06:00Chronic Egg Laying in Parrots<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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View
the online sources below to help demystify chronic egg laying in
parrots, how to deal with it, and about the other accompanying
conditions it causes.
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<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.beautyofbirds.com/egglaying.html" target="_blank">Beautyofbirds.com</a>. "Chronic Egg Laying." </li>
<li><a href="http://www.birdtricks.com/blog/chronic-egg-laying-in-parrots/" target="_blank">BirdTricks.com</a>. "Chronic Egg Laying in Parrots."</li>
<li><a href="http://www.birdieboutique.com/chronegglay.html" target="_blank">Bukett, Dr. Greg</a>. "Chronic Egg Laying."</li>
<li>"<a href="http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=15+1829&aid=3056" target="_blank">Excessive or Chronic Egg-laying in Birds: Causes, Effects, and Treatment</a>."</li>
<li><a href="http://theparrotuniversity.com/chronic-egg-laying" target="_blank">Hartman, Steve</a>. "Chronic Egg Laying."</li>
<li><a href="http://www.parrot-and-conure-world.com/chronic-egg-laying.html" target="_blank">Parrot-and-Conure-World.com</a>. "Chronic Egg Laying."</li>
<li><a href="http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/pet-health-information/article/animal-health/chronic-egg-laying-in-birds/812" target="_blank">VA Animal Hospitals</a>. "Chronic Egg Laying in Birds."</li>
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Just heard about a product that is supposed to stop
chronic egg laying. It is called Releaves Dietary Supplement. Though I
am not endorsing it by any means, you can order it from <a href="http://www.exoticdvm.com/heal-x" target="_blank">www.HEALx.com</a>.<br />
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Ladyhawkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08213280371207087025noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430792516745133034.post-91284026549963557732013-06-01T21:48:00.001-06:002015-05-19T04:31:24.108-06:00Living with Noisy Parrots<br />
Do you have a noisy bird beyond the normal? Does your parrot engage in nuisance screaming? Here are some online and print resources for you to check out at your convenience. <br />
<ul>
<li>Athan, Mattie Sue. "Correct Excessive Screaming: Easy As 1-2-3," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 14 (Aug. 1996): 56-60.</li>
<li>Blanchard, Sally. "Keep It Down!," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 13 (Sep. 1995): 60-65.</li>
<li><a href="https://companionparrotonline.com/screaming_reasons.html">Blanchard, Sally</a>. "Negative and Acceptable Screaming in Parrots."</li>
<li>Blanchard, Sally. "Parrot Psychology: Garrulous Grey Cheeks," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 9 (June 1991): 82-83.</li>
<li>Blanchard, Sally. "Parrot Psychology: Is Harmony Possible?" <i>Bird Talk</i>, 8 (Oct. 1990): 17.</li>
<li>Blanchard, Sally. "Parrot Psychology: Silence the Screaming," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 17 (July 1999): 74-75.</li>
<li>Blanchard, Sally. "Stop That Screaming!, Nippy Fits, Do You Dislike Your Bird?" <i>Bird Talk</i>, 12 (Apr. 1994): 118-123.</li>
<li>Blanchard, Sally. "What Those Screams Mean," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 9 (Mar. 1991): 117.</li>
<li>Davis, Chris. "Heart to Heart: 5 Steps To Control Screaming" <i>Bird Talk</i>, 19 (Nov. 2001): p. 24-25.</li>
<li>Davis, Chris. "Why Is That Bird Screaming?" <i>Bird Talk</i>, 12 (Aug. 1994): p. 24.</li>
<li>Harris, Robbie. "About the Aviary: Bonded Grey Cheeks Are Loud Grey Cheeks," <i>Bird Breeder On-line</i>, July 1997.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww11e.htm" target="_blank">Johnson, Anne</a>. "Bird Noise - Sound of Music or Torture Alley," <i>Winged Wisdom</i> (May 1997).</li>
<li>Kaplan, Elise. "Stop the Squawk," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 22 (Nov. 2004): p. 60-63.</li>
<li>Kaufman, Melissa. "Quiet! Oh, Those Noisy Birds," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 15 (Feb. 1997): p. 20-39.</li>
<li>Micco, T. & M. "Why do Birds Scream and Bite?" <i>Bird Talk</i>, 4 (Apr. 1986): 25.</li>
<li>Moustaki, Nikki. "Turn Down the Volume," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 20 (Apr. 2002): 51-59.</li>
<li>New. K. "Tips on Quieting Birds" <i>Bird Talk</i>, 6 (Mar. 1988): 84.</li>
<li>Pietroski, Linda. "Ask the Experts: Loud Birds," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 9 (Feb. 1991): 39.</li>
<li>Rind, Sherry. "Living With A Noisy Parrot: Learn how to quiet a raucous parrot--and how to live with one," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 10 (Sep. 1992): 120-127.</li>
<li>Sweat, Rebecca. "The Truth About Bird Noise (And Lack of)," <i>Bird Talk</i> 22 (July 2004): 18-25.</li>
<li>Wilson, Liz. "Is Your Bird Quieter Than You Think," <i>Bird Talk</i> 23 (May 2005): 20-24.</li>
<li>Wilson, Liz. "Parrot Psychology: Excessive Screaming," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 19 (May 2001): 46-48.</li>
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A number of bird owners deal with parrots who pluck out their own feathers or mutilate themselves. Learn why they do it and ways you can work with your (birds) in the online and print resources below.
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<b>Selected Online Resources:
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<li><a href="http://www.birdsnways.com/cockatoo/feathers.htm" target="_blank">Highfill, Carol</a>. "Feather Mutilation," <i>Cockatoo Heaven</i>.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww4eii.htm" target="_blank">Johnson, Anne</a>. "Feather Mutilation," <i>Winged Wisdom</i> (Oct. 1996).</li>
<li><a href="http://www.newmanveterinary.com/feather.html" target="_blank">Newman, Chick Ph.D, D.V.M.</a> "Feather Picking by Pet Birds," <i>Newman Veterinary Medical Services</i>.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.newmanveterinary.com/pickspec.html" target="_blank">Newman, Chick Ph.D, D.V.M.</a> "Feather Picking Relationship to Species," <i>Newman Veterinary Medical Services</i> (mentions grey cheeks).</li>
<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feather-plucking" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a>. "Feather-Plucking." </li>
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<b>Print Resources:</b>
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<li>Blanchard, Sally. "The Complexities of Feather Destructive Behavior," <i>The Pet Bird Report</i>.</li>
<li>Blanchard, Sally. "Feather Picking in Parrots," <i>IAS</i>.</li>
<li>Blanchard, Sally. "Parrot Psychology: Solve Behavioral Feather Picking," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 20 (Aug. 2002): 12-13.</li>
<li>Dahlhausen, Bob. "Feather Picking in Pet Birds," <i>Proceedings of the Mid-Atlantic States Association of Avian Veterinarians</i>, 1997: 1-5.</li>
<li>Davis, Chris. "Feather Picking: Living With a Feather Picker," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 15 (Aug. 1997): 72-79.</li>
<li>Delp, Joanna and Ron Delp. "Overcoming Mandy's Plucking," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 12 (Mar. 1994): 66-68.</li>
<li>Dicker, Layne David. "What Your Feather-Picking Bird Can't Tell You," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 18 (Jan. 2000): 68-81.</li>
<li>Dorge, Ray and Gail Sibley. "What to Do With a Feather Plucker," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 13 (May 1995): 26-30.</li>
<li>Evans, Kathy L. "Feather Picking and Self Mutilation," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 11 (June 1993): 102-103.</li>
<li>Farlow, Susan. "Coping With Feather Plucking" in <i>The Bird Care Handbook & Resource Guide</i>, 1st ed., Monterey, CA: Seacoast Publishing (1997): 39.</li>
<li>Hallander, Jane. "Feather Picking: The Pattern Often Tells the Story," <i>Pet Bird Report</i>, 9 n. 2 (Feb. 2000): 76-78.</li>
<li>Johnson, Cathy. "Chronic Feather Picking: A Different Approach to Treatment," <i>Proceedings of the Association of Avian Veterinarians</i>, 1987: 125-142.</li>
<li>Johnson-Delaney, Cathy. "Feather Picking Diagnosis and Treatment," <i>Journal of the Association of Avian Veterinarians</i>, 6 (1992): 82-83.
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<li>Kauffman, Melissa L. and Amy Taylor. "Feather Picking: Reader Case Studies," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 15 (Aug. 1997): 52-71.</li>
<li>Lennox, Angela M. and Nicole VanDerHeyden. "Haloperidol For Use in Treatment of Psittacine Self-Mutilation and Feather Picking," <i>Proceedings of the Association of Avian Veterinarians</i>, 1993: 119-120.</li>
<li>Linden, Phoebe G. "Feather Picking: A Complex Problem! Checklist for causes and cures," <i>The Pet Bird Report</i>, 3 (M/A 1993): 14-16.</li>
<li>Messonnier, Shawn P. "Acupuncture: Discover this novel approach to treating feather-picking birds," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 17 (June 1999): 78-83.</li>
<li>Murphy, Joel. "Homeopathic Remedies for Feather Picking," <i>Journal of the Association of Avian Veterinarians</i>, 6 (1993).</li>
<li>Oppenheimer, Jerry. "Feather Picking: Systemic Approach," <i>Proceedings of the Association of Avian Veterinarians</i>, 1991: 314-315.
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<li>Ramsay, Edward. "Self-mutilation Syndrome," <i>Journal of Avian Veterinarians</i>, 5 (1991).</li>
<li>Ramsay, Edward C. and Howard Grindlinger. "Treatment of Feather Picking With Clomipramine," <i>Proceedings of the Association of Avian Veterinarians</i>, 1992: 379-382 and 1986: 265-279 (mentions grey cheeks).</li>
<li>Rosenthal, Karen. "Differential Diagnosis of Feather-Picking in Pet Birds," <i>Proceedings of the Association of Avian Veterinarians</i>, 1993: 108-112. </li>
<li>Rosskopf, Walter J., Jr. and Richard Woerpel. "Feather picking in psittacine birds: a clinician's approach to diagnosis and treatment", <i>Proceedings of the Association of Avian Veterinarians</i>, Miami, FL, (1986): 265-279.</li>
<li>Rosskopf, Walter J., Jr. and Richard Woerpel. "The Psittacine Mutilation Syndrome: Management, Incidence, Possible Etiology and Therapy", <i>Proceedings of the Association of Avian Veterinarians</i> (1990).</li>
<li>Schmidt, Robert E. "Use of Biopsies in the Differential Diagnosis of Feather Picking and Avian Skin Disease," <i>Proceedings of the Association of Avian Veterinarians</i>, 1993: 113-115.</li>
<li>Swicegood, Carolyn. "Feather Destruction," <i>Watchbird</i>, (July/August 1998).</li>
<li>Turner, Richard. "Trexan (Naltrexone Hydrocholoride) Use in Feather Picking in Avian Species," <i>Proceedings of the Association of Avian Veterinarians</i>, 1993: 116-118.</li>
<li>Vaughn, Samuel B. "Feather Picking: A Mystery of Avian Medicine," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 15 (Aug. 1997): 42,44,46-51.</li>
<li>Wissman, Margaret A. "Causes & Cures: Facets of Feather Picking," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 22 (Sept. 2004): 18-22.</li>
<li>Wissman, Margaret A. "Causes & Cures: Feather Picking Causes," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 20 (Aug. 2002): 14-17.</li>
<li>Wissman, Margaret A. "Causes of Feather Picking," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 17 (Mar. 99): 78-79.</li>
<li>Worell, Amy Beth and William L. Farber. "The Use of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Feather Picking in Psittacines," <i>Proceedings of the Association of Avian Veterinarians</i>, 1993: 121-126.</li>
<li>Worth, Gail. "Ask the Experts: Causes for Feather-Picking," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 17 (Oct. 99): 98-99.</li>
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Ladyhawkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08213280371207087025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430792516745133034.post-55811618406133193522013-05-29T18:51:00.000-06:002015-05-19T09:27:17.133-06:00Speech Training for Birds<i><b>Products:</b></i>
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<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/COCKATIEL-DVD-Bonus-Video-Train/dp/B000O3GY3K%3FSubscriptionId%3D0W28NG57T239JKGM9Z02%26tag%3Dav-fvd-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB000O3GY3K" target="_blank">Cockatiel DVD + Bonus Video: Train Your Bird to Talk </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Feathered-Phonics-Teach-Speak-Volume/dp/B0002FP31Y%3FSubscriptionId%3D0W28NG57T239JKGM9Z02%26tag%3Dav-fvd-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB0002FP31Y" target="_blank">Feathered Phonics the Easy Way To Teach Your Bird to Speak, Vol. 1 </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Feathered-Phonics-Easy-Teach-Volume/dp/B0002FP328/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1369936961&sr=8-6&keywords=teaching+your+bird+to+talk" target="_blank">Feathered Phonics the Easy Way To Teach Your Bird to Sing, Vol. 2</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_18?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=parrot%20training%20cd&sprefix=parrot+training+cd%2Cfashion%2C271" target="_blank">Parrot Training CD's</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Your-Bird-Diane-Grindol/dp/076454165X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369936961&sr=8-1&keywords=teaching+your+bird+to+talk" target="_blank">Teaching Your Bird to Talk</a> by Diane Grindol </li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Train-Your-Bird-To-Talk/dp/B000EVJJVG/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1369936961&sr=8-13&keywords=teaching+your+bird+to+talk" target="_blank">Train Your Bird to Talk </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Train-Your-Parrot-Talk-DVD/dp/B004SRN3WS%3FSubscriptionId%3D0W28NG57T239JKGM9Z02%26tag%3Dav-fvd-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB004SRN3WS" target="_blank">Train Your Parrot To Talk </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.wordybirdy.com/products.html" target="_blank">Wordy Birdy</a></li>
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<i><b>Print Resources:</b></i>
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<ul>
<li>Athan, Mattie Sue. "Eliminate Foul Language and Other Nuisance Sounds," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 17 (Feb. 1999): 76-83.</li>
<li>Beane, C. "Teaching Birds to Talk," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 4 (Jun. 1986): 32.</li>
<li>Blanchard, Sally. "Parrot Psychology: Teaching a Parrot To Talk," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 14 (Dec. 1996): 12.</li>
<li>Blanchard, Sally. "Parrot Psychology: To Talk or Not To Talk," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 14 (Aug. 1996): 46-47.</li>
<li>Davis, Chris. "Yak Kitty Yak, Please Talk Back," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 18 (Aug. 2000): 62-67.</li>
<li>Doss, J. "Learn to Speak Parrot," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 10 (Aug. 1992): 68.</li>
<li>Grindol, Diane. "5 Ways to Rev Up Your Bird's Vocabulary," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 23 (Aug. 2005): 32-35.</li>
<li>Higdon, Pamela L. "Talking Birds," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 11 (June 1993): 50-62.</li>
<li>Higdon, Pamela L. "Talking Questions and Answers," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 13 (Jun. 1995): 52-59.</li>
<li>New, K. "How Birds Learn to Talk," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 5 (Oct. 1987): 40.</li>
<li>Nickolin, Theresa. "Teaching Birds to Talk," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 10 (Apr. 1992): 108-119.</li>
<li>Samuelson, Phillip & Kathleen Etchepara. "Look Who's Talking!" <i>Bird Talk</i>, 9 (Jan. 1991): 88-99.</li>
<li>Sweat, Rebecca. "The Who, Why and How of Talking," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 22 (Aug. 2004): 20-26.</li>
<li>"Talking Success Stories," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 13 (June 1995): 82-90.</li>
<li>Tevis, P. "How to Train Your Bird to Talk," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 2 (Aug. 1984): 44.</li>
<li>Wilson, Liz. "Parrot Psychology: To Speak or Not to Speak," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 20 (May 2002): 16-17.</li>
<li>Wissman, Margaret A. "Causes & Cures: How Do Birds Vocalize," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 20 (May 2002): 18-21.</li>
<li>Worth, Gail. "Teaching Your Parrot to Talk," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 15 (Jan. 1997): 113.</li>
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Ladyhawkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08213280371207087025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430792516745133034.post-9850357482649158612013-05-29T18:39:00.000-06:002013-06-03T10:36:59.584-06:00Pet Sitting/SittersInterested in bird sitting or finding a bird sitter for your flock? Here are some online and print resources for you to peruse.
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<li>Chamberlain, Susan. "<a href="http://www.birdchannel.com/bird-magazines/bird-talk/July-07/find-a-bird-sitter.aspx">Find a Bird-Savvy Pet-Sitter</a>," <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <i>birdchannel.com</i>.</span></li>
<li>Grindol, Diane. "<a href="http://www.petsit.com/content348961" target="_blank">Bird Basics for Pet Sitters</a>." </li>
<li>Johnson, Anne. "<a href="http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww17eiii.htm">Hiring a Professional Pet Sitting Service</a>," <i>Winged Wisdom</i>, (Nov. 1997). </li>
<li>Kauffman, Melissa. "<a href="http://www.birdchannel.com/bird-travel/bird-sitting/pet-sitting-for-birds.aspx">Pet Sitting for Birds</a>," <i>birdchannel.com</i>.</li>
<li>Moran, Patti. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pet-Sitting-for-Profit-ebook/dp/B000QENNNQ" target="_blank">Pet Sitting for Profit</a> (ebook)</li>
<li>Sweat, Rebecca. "No Sweat! Become a Bird Sitter," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 20 (July 2002): 68-69, 97.</li>
<li>Sweat, Rebecca. "No Sweat! Find the Perfect Pet Sitter," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 20 (June 2002): 66-69.</li>
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Ladyhawkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08213280371207087025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430792516745133034.post-89001944212667265252013-05-29T15:27:00.001-06:002015-05-19T04:41:29.035-06:00Potty Training Pet Birds<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li>Burkett, Greg. "<a href="http://www.birdieboutique.com/howtopottrai.html" target="_blank">How to Potty Train Birds</a>." </li>
<li>Hartman, Steve. "<a href="http://theparrotuniversity.com/pottytraining.php" target="_blank">Potty Training Your Parrot in 72 Hours</a>." </li>
<li>Highfill, Carole. "<a href="http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww71eii.htm" target="_blank">The ABC's of Potty Training</a>," <i>Winged Wisdom</i>, Mar./Apr. 2003. </li>
<li>Kalhagen, Alyson. "<a href="http://birds.about.com/od/behaviorandtraining/a/pottytraining.htm" target="_blank">How to Potty Train Your Pet Bird</a>."</li>
<li>Lambdin, W.H. "<a href="http://www.birdsnways.com/articles/ef8jan1.htm" target="_blank">Potty Train Your Bird</a>," <i>Birds N Ways</i>.</li>
<li>MIT. "<a href="http://www.mit.edu/%7Erei/birds-potty.html" target="_blank">Potty-training Your Bird</a>." </li>
<li>"<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkGjCiuFBF8" target="_blank">Potty Training for Parrots</a>" (video).</li>
<li>Rei. "<a href="http://www.mit.edu/people/rei/birds-potty.html" target="_blank">Potty-training Your Bird</a>."</li>
<li>Spadafori, Gina and Speer, Brian L. "<a href="http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/potty-training-your-bird.html" target="_blank">Potty Training Your Bird</a>."</li>
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<li>Gonzalez, F. "Potty Train Your Parrot," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 3 (Dec. 1985): 38.</li>
<li>Kaplan, Elise. "Potty Training," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 22 (July 2004): 52-55.</li>
<li>Rhea, M. "Potty Train Your Bird," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 6 (July 1988): 44.</li>
<li>Warsalla, Denise. "Training Tips: Potty Training Parrots," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 8 (Aug. 1990): 64-73.</li>
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<li>Burgess, Alyson. "<a href="http://birds.about.com/od/livingwithabird/a/picsofbirds.htm">Bird Photography Tips: How to Take Great Pictures of Your Bird</a>."</li>
<li>Cornell Lab of Ornithology. "<a href="http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/bp/">Photographing Birds</a>."</li>
<li>Digital Photography School. "<a href="http://digital-photography-school.com/an-introduction-to-bird-photography">An Introduction to Bird Photography</a>."</li>
<li>Moore, Justin W. "<a href="http://www.outdoorphoto.com/birdtips.htm" target="_blank">Photographing Birds</a>."</li>
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<b>More Publications:<i></i></b>
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<li>Austin, Janice. "Photographing Your Bird," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 12 (Oct. 1994): 76-77.</li>
<li>Hofland, Allison K. "Taking Perfect Photos of Your Birds," <i>American Cage-Bird Magazine</i>, 63 (Sep. 1991): 19-22.</li>
<li>Ilasenko, Eric. "Photographing Your Bird," <i>Birds USA</i>, 1999-2000: 94-103.</li>
<li>Ilasenko, Eric. "Picture Perfect," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 19 (Apr. 2001): 14-24.</li>
<li>Morrison, Diane. "Photographing Pet Birds," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 10 (Jan. 1992): 46-55.</li>
<li>"Photo Tips," <i>Birds USA</i>, 2004-2005: 110-111.</li>
<li>Salas, Kelly. "Avian Photographers Cyril Laubscher, Carolyn A. McKeone, Bonnie Jay and Eric Ilasenko share their experiences in avian photography," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 20 (Dec. 2002): 40-49.</li>
<li>Williams, Roger & Elaine Radford. "Coping with Special Exposure Problems," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 7 (Aug. 1989): 90.</li>
<li>Williams, Roger & Elaine Radford. "Picture Your Bird," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 7 (Aug. 1989): 82-89.</li>
<li>Wrobel, David J. "Lighting Techniques," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 7 (Aug. 1989): 82-89.</li>
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<li>AvianWeb.com. "<a href="http://www.avianweb.com/diseases.htm">Bird Diseases / Common Health Problems</a>."</li>
<li>Barras, Wanda. "<a href="http://www.multiscope.com/hotspot/howclean.htm" target="_blank">How Clean is Clean? Sanitation? Antiseptic? Disinfection? Sterilization?</a>," <i>Hotspot for Birds</i>.</li>
<li>Bauck, Louise. "<a href="http://www.hagen.com/hari/docu/vettips2.html" target="_blank">Tips from the Vet</a>," <i>HARI</i>.</li>
<li>Blanchard, Sally. "<a href="https://companionparrotonline.com/Dangers.html">Companion Parrots Household Dangers, Toxins and Hazards</a>."</li>
<li>Books and More.com. "<a href="http://www.birdsandmore.com/healthTips.html">Health Issues and Tips For the Bird Owner</a>."
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<li>Kalhagen, Alyson. "<a href="http://birds.about.com/od/birdhealth/qt/hygiene.htm">Hygiene and Pet Birds</a>."</li>
<li>Ladyhawke. "<a href="http://greycheekedparakeet.blogspot.com/2011/08/avian-first-aid-kit-why-not-make-your.html" target="_blank">Avian First Aid Kit: Why Not Make Your Own?</a>"</li>
<li>Paul, Lisa. "<a href="http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww13eiii.htm">The New Vet Exam</a>," <i>Winged Wisdom</i>, (July 1997).</li>
<li>PetMD. "<a href="http://www.petmd.com/bird/conditions#.UaWAmZwvyp0">Diseases A-Z: Bird</a>."</li>
<li>Sherwood, Lou and Sue. "<a href="http://www.multiscope.com/hotspot/care1.htm">Hotspot For Birds: Bird Care Guide</a>."</li>
<li>Sweat, Rebecca. "<a href="http://www.birdchannel.com/bird-diet-and-health/bird-care/bird-beak-health-ailments.aspx">Common Bird Beak Health Problems</a>."</li>
<li>Wilson, Liz. "<a href="http://www3.upatsix.com/liz/articles/avianmed.html" target="_blank">Avian Medicine: Why Is It So Expensive?</a>" <i>upatsix.com</i>.</li>
</ul>
<br />
<b>More Publications:<i></i></b>
<br />
<ul>
<li>Anderson, Sue. "The Bird Owner's To-Do List, <i>Bird Talk</i>, 17 (Apr. 99): 14-19.</li>
<li>Beck, Louise. "Light Makes a Difference," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 17 (Feb. 99): 30-36.</li>
<li>Chamberlain, Susan. "10 Steps to Bird-Proofing Your Home," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 19 (Feb. 2001): 44-49.</li>
<li>Chamberlain, Susan. "Dealing With The Bird Mess Dilemma," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 14 (May 1996): 16-20.</li>
<li>Chamberlain, Susan. "Spring Cleaning," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 13 (Mar. 1995): 108-119.</li>
<li>Charette, Sally. "A Safe, Clean Sweep: Learn some helpful hints from a fellow bird owner on how to keep your home neat," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 14 (Dec. 1996): 76-83.</li>
<li>Clark, Pamela. "A to Z Guide to Bird-Proofing Your Home," <i>Birds U.S.A</i>, 2002/03: 16-25.</li>
<li>Clipsham, Robert. "Preventive Health Care," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 14 (Feb. 1996): 41-50.</li>
<li>Corbett, Penny. "Ask the Experts: How Clean Is Clean Enough?" <i>Bird Talk</i>, 15 (Aug. 1997): 97-98.</li>
<li>Downey, Christine. "Is Your Bird Sick? Take Action," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 16 (Dec. 1998): 72-79.</li>
<li>Halvorson, Joy. "The DNA Analysis To Sex Birds," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 11 (Sep. 1993): 56,58-59.</li>
<li>Hefton, Donna M. "The Fundamental Aspect of Care: Bathing the Psittacine," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 15 (April 1997): 16-28.</li>
<li>Higdon, Pamela L. "Household Hazards," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 11 (Nov. 1993): 62-82.</li>
<li>Huber, Barton C. "Avian Health Care: Environment and diet are the keys to your bird's good health," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 14 (Jun. 1996): 76-83.</li>
<li>McWatters, Alicia. "Herbs For Health, Herbs That Heal," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 18 (Apr. 2000): 58-63.</li>
<li>McWatters, Alicia. "Holistic Healing: Question and Answer," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 17 (July 1999): 54-63.</li>
<li>Nickolin, Theresa. "Avian Care Tips," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 13 (Mar. 1995): 16-26.</li>
<li>Rossum, Sharon J. & Anderson, Elizabeth. "Back Talk: Birds Left Together Leads to Injury," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 18 (Feb. 2000): 4 (mentions grey cheek).</li>
<li>Smith, Jeanne. "First Aid for Avian Emergencies: Learn how to react when your bird needs you most," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 14 (Jan. 1996): 32-36.</li>
<li>Sweat, Rebecca. "The Air They Breathe," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 19 (Dec. 2001): 38-43.</li>
<li>Wilson, Liz. "Sleep: How Much is Enough for a Parrot?" <i>Bird Times</i>, (Feb. 99): 11.</li>
<li>Wissman, Margaret A. "Avian Medicine for the 21st Century," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 20 (June 2002): 22-30.</li>
<li>Wissman, Margaret A. "The Avian Respiratory System," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 14 (Aug. 1996): 16-23.</li>
<li>Wissman, Margaret A. "The Birds and the Bees," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 17 (Apr. 99): 50-60.</li>
<li>Wissman, Margaret A. "Carbon Monoxide: Hidden and Deadly," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 18 (Apr. 2000): 94-95.</li>
<li>Wissman, Margaret A. "Causes & Cures: Bathing Your Bird," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 18 (Aug. 2000): 76-77.</li>
<li>Wissman, Margaret. "The Top 10 Bird Killers," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 17 (June 1999): 14-23.</li>
<li>Wissman, Margaret A. "What to Expect During A Vet Exam," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 14 (Nov. 1996): 126-131.</li>
<li>Wissman, Margaret A. and Bill Parsons. "Recognizing Signs of Illness," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 12 (Mar. 1994): 14-17.</li>
<li>Wissman, Margaret A. and Bill Parsons. "20 Do's and Don'ts For Pet Bird Owners," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 15 (Aug. 1997): 88-93.</li>
</ul>
<br />Ladyhawkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08213280371207087025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430792516745133034.post-420075039958344722013-05-25T23:01:00.000-06:002015-05-19T04:20:14.901-06:00Handfeeding Baby Parrots<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://slyparrot.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/hand_feeding_cockatoo.46145923_std.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://slyparrot.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/hand_feeding_cockatoo.46145923_std.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo from Sly Parrot.com</td></tr>
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<ul><span style="font-family: Arial;">
<li>Brinker, Bobbi. "<a href="http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww7eii.htm" target="_blank">Handfeeding: Cornerstone to a Good Pet</a>," <i>Winged Wisdom</i> (June 1997).</li>
<li>Brinker, Bobbi. "<a href="http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww8eiii.htm" target="_blank">Handfeeding Methods: Good Methods Yield Good Pets</a>," <i>Winged Wisdom</i> (Feb. 1997).</li>
<li>Hartman, Steve. "<a href="http://theparrotuniversity.com/arthandfeeding2.php">The Science of Handfeeding and Weaning the Baby Parrot</a>," 1988.</li>
<li>"<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxhsu8vM3MM">How to Hand Feed Baby Parrots</a>" (video)</li>
<li>Maneke, Debbie. "<a href="http://www.acstiels.com/#!handfeeding/c1vut" target="_blank">Handfeeding</a>," <i>ACS</i>.</li>
<li>Wilson, Helga. "<a href="http://www.parrothatch.com/handfeeding-1.html">Hand-feeding Birds From Conure to Macaw</a>."</li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=7430792516745133034&postID=9157845439621962846" name="handfeed"></a><b>Other Publications Mentioning Handfeeding</b> </span><br />
<ul><span style="font-family: Arial;">
<li>Blanchard, Sally. "Parrot Psychology: How Long Should I Hand-Feed?" <i>Bird Talk</i>, 17 (Aug. 1999): 82-83.</li>
<li>Bond, Mathew W. and Diane Downs. "Handfeeding & Weaning Baby Birds," <i>Bird Breeder</i>, 66 (June 1994): 34-39.</li>
<li>Chamberlain, Susan. "14 Fail-Safe Hand-Feeding Tips," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 22 (Apr. 2004): 50-55.</li>
<li>Forster, Susan (Chamberlain). "Covering the Cage: Help With Hand-Feeding," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 11 (May 1993): 16-20.</li>
<li>Gould, Barbara and Geoffrey. "Nest Box: Faster, Easier Hand-feeding," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 17 (July 1999): 14-15.</li>
<li>Grindol, Diane. "Hand-feeding and Weaning Baby Parrots," <i>BirdBreeder On-line</i> (Apr. 1998).</li>
<li>Linden, Phoebe Greene. "Eating as a Social Behavior in Parrots: Implications in Weaning," <i>The Pet Bird Report</i>, 3 (J/F 1993): 34-36.</li>
<li>Linden, Phoebe Greene. "Eating Skills for Recently Weaned Chicks," <i>The Pet Bird Report</i>, Issue 23: 38-45.</li>
<li>Vriends, Matthew M. "<b>Hand-feeding and Raising Baby Birds</b>," 1996.</li>
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Ladyhawkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08213280371207087025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430792516745133034.post-91578454396219628462012-11-11T16:36:00.001-07:002013-06-06T16:57:46.680-06:00The Tui Parakeet (Brotogeris sanctithomae)<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Photo provided by Steve Nekochan</span></td></tr>
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<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.arthurgrosset.com/sabirds/tuiparakeet.html" target="Blank">Arthur Gosset.com page</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.mangoverde.com/birdsound/picpages/pic74-266-1.html">Arthur Gosset's pic</a></li>
<li><a href="http://ibc.lynxeds.com/species/tui-parakeet-brotogeris-sanctithomae">IBC Collection </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/speciesfactsheet.php?id=1628">IUCN Species list</a> - Birdlife International </li>
<li>Photos: <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=golden%20winged%20parakeets&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1366&bih=590&sei=rgyxUcGjObHZigKjjIDYCw&tbm=isch#um=1&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US%3Aofficial&hl=en&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=tui+parakeets&oq=tui+parakeets&gs_l=img.12...103645.104040.0.108592.3.3.0.0.0.0.76.199.3.3.0...0.0...1c.1.16.img.2d81qU2DSF4&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.47534661,d.cGE&fp=4014e13eecda9629&biw=1525&bih=659">Google</a> | <a href="http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=TUI%20PARAKEET">Flickr</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.avianweb.com/tuiparakeets.html">Species profile - Avianweb</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.birdforum.net/opus/Tui_Parakeet">Species profile - Birdforum</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E284.htm&Pic=284_1.JPG">Species profile - Lexicon of Parrots</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://thewebsiteofeverything.com/animals/birds/Psittaciformes/Psittacidae/Brotogeris-sanctithomae">Species profile</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tui_Parakeet">Species Profile - Wikipedia</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.parrots.org/index.php/encyclopedia/profile/tui_parakeet/">Species Profile, Care & Status in the Wild</a> - World Parrot Trust</li>
<li><a href="http://www.aquahobby.com/zeco/especie_g.php?gen=Brotogeris&esp=sanctithomae">Species Profile - Zeco's page</a></li>
<li>Videos: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=tui+parakeet&oq=tui+parakeet&gs_l=youtube.3...6949.7176.0.9051.3.3.0.0.0.0.106.139.2j1.3.0...0.0...1ac.1.11.youtube.1U1d04ML9Qk">YouTube</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.xeno-canto.org/species.php?query=sp:876.00">Xeno-canto</a>'s species overview <i>(includes photos and sound recordings of flock calls)</i></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=7430792516745133034&postID=9157845439621962846" name="pubs"></a><b>Publications Mentioning Tui Parakeets:</b> </span><br />
<ul><span style="font-family: Arial;">
<li>Brightsmith, Donald J. (April 2006), "The Psittacine Year: What drives annual cycles in Tambopata's parrots?" VI International Parrot Convention in Loro Parque, Tenerife, Spain. [<a href="http://vtpb-www2.cvm.tamu.edu/brightsmith/Annual%20patterns.pdf">pdf</a>]</li>
<li><a href="http://macawproject.org/staff/don" target="_blank">Brightsmith, Donald</a>. (Feb. 2000), "<a href="http://macawproject.org/download/What%20Eats%20Parrots%202002%20Aug.pdf" target="_blank">What Eats Parrots?</a>" <i>Bird Talk</i>. </li>
<li>Brightsmith, Donald J. (2004), "Nest sites of termitarium nesting birds in SE Peru," <i>Ornitologia Neotropical</i>, 15: 319-330. [<a href="http://macawproject.org/download/Brightsmith%202004%20Termitarium%20nesting.pdf">pdf</a>]</li>
<li>Burger, Joanna and Gochfeld, Michael. (2003), "Parrot behavior at a Rio Manu (Peru) clay lick: temporal patterns, associations, and antipredator responses," <i>Acta Ethologica</i>, 6(1): 23-34. <a href="http://www.springerlink.com/content/w3804752q3348t33/fulltext.html">doi:10.1007/s10211-003-0080-y</a>.</li>
<li>Clubb, S.L. and Frankel, J.K. (1992), "Sarcocystis falcutala of opossums: transmission by cockroaches with fatal pulmonary disease in psittacine birds," The Journal of Parasitology. [<a href="http://www.jstor.org/pss/3283697">JSTOR</a>]</li>
<li>Cotton, P. A. (2001), "The Behavior and Interactions of Birds Visiting Erythrina fusca Flowers in the Colombian Amazon." <i>Biotropica</i>, 33: 662–669. <a href="http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1744-7429.2001.tb00223.x/pdf">doi: 10.1111/j.1744-7429.2001.tb00223.x</a>.</li>
<li>DeLucca, E.J., L.R. Shirley and C. Lanier. (1991), "Karyotype Studies in Twenty-two Species of Parrots (Psittaciformes: Aves)," <i>Revista Brasileira de Genetica</i>, 14: 73-98. (<i>mentions Tui and canary wing</i>). [<a href="http://web2.sbg.org.br/gmb/edicoesanteriores/v14n1/pdf/a07v14n1.pdf">pdf</a>]</li>
<li>Gilardi, K.V., L.J. Lowenstine, J.D. Gilardi, and C.A. Munn. (Oct. 1995), "A survey for selected viral, chlamydial, and parasitic diseases in wild dusky-headed parakeets (<i>aratinga weddellii</i>) and tui parakeets (<i>Brotogeris sanctithomae</i>) in Peru," <i>Journal of Wildlife Diseases</i>, 31(4): 523-528. [<a href="http://www.jwildlifedis.org/cgi/reprint/31/4/523.pdf">pdf</a>]</li>
<li>Gilardi, K.V.K.; L.J. Lowenstine, and C. Munn. (1994), "Viral Diseases in Free-Ranging Dusky-Headed Parakeets (Aratinga-Weddellii) and Tui Parakeets (<i>Brotogeris sanctithomae</i>) in Peru," <i>American Association of Zoo Veterinarians and Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians Annual Conference. Proceedings.</i>, 140-141. </li>
<li>Harris, Robbie. (Dec. 1992), "The First U.S. Breeding of the Tui Parakeet," <i>ASA Avicultural Bulletin</i>, 10,12-15. </li>
<li>Samuelson, Phillip. (April 1997), "Iquitos, Peru: A Bird Lover's Paradise," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 15: 30-32,34-38,40 <i>(briefly mentions Tui & canary wing)</i>.</li>
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Ladyhawkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08213280371207087025noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430792516745133034.post-63949944120609734052011-08-25T22:38:00.000-06:002017-10-26T11:39:26.014-06:00Avian First Aid Kit: Why Not Make Your Own?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10pt;">There are so many things that can happen to your bird in our day to day existence and being prepared can save your bird(s) life. Every seasoned or new bird owner should have an avian first aid kit available at all times for emergency care of your bird(s). There are many kits that you can buy online--just do a Google search on the term <b>avian first aid kit</b>, and you'll get lots of results.<br />
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What if you don't want to spend your hard-earned money on buying an avian first aid kit that is offered online? Why not make your own? It is not that difficult. Some items you may already have in your home to add to a basic kit.<br />
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First of all put together a list (perhaps on an index card) of emergency contacts and keep it with your kit. Your list or card could include your vet's emergency number, a complete medical history of each of your birds including their ages, and the number of a local poison control hotline (in case your bird ingests something harmful), Another thing to consider is adding the phone number of a friend who is also a pet bird owner or someone you trust.<br />
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Secondly, you will need something to house your kit items. If you decide to make your own, you can use anything from a 1 gal. ziploc freezer bag to a small tool box, a <a href="http://images.containerstore.com/catalogimages/129109/MagStorageCaseFeature_x.jpg">document case</a>, a small tackle box or an <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Akro-Mils-14-Inch-Plastic-Storage-Semi-Clear/dp/B002PNN796/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1300733821&sr=1-1">art supply storage organizer</a>. It's up to you. Whatever you have around that would hold the contents you purchase.<br />
<br />Here are things that I recommend you add to your kit, most of which you can find locally. The links are to examples I found online, but other brands will do:
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<li>1 - bottle <a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/public/ph66XK-KAW_CgjHklusx9jh8HGIA847yGjieboKw0Md08vy4WuEj4LbX-0_ar303u3zVMUYQ8YXkqJ4aNwCF78GKgAj7jZsMqgNInlPuzWtv0V7Pc-6zh24_9s7s9IlytE9BHfuNTqvFyoMC1u-UoocAaDfOPeQQTmIHo-B-TilLSUbBVR2bUg4bK-qiHhocDA=s220-c">Styptic Powder</a> (for toenail & blood feather bleeding only)</li>
<li>1 - pair scissors (to trim feathers or cut bandage tape--I use the <a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/public/-wrXr3dy0uXesHh7_yyCE9kdjjJjFMMVefWlyQGcTxG8bCSM4s6C4bdcJn0D9dRp6tp38-WRNlp27kcT4FCkJbdPOF4PzMEhJPVPGKcxSBWoMdLCA4JqmpugBViIu04c_n3LOq_rGuMl41LpyimoJREX2YMQlmwLAdZtp72o8Phi=s220-c">Fiskars double thumb scissors 5 in. length, stainless steel</a>. They also work for cutting threads or small strings that become wrapped around a toe. A pair of small medical scissors would work as well.)</li>
<li>1 - pair hemostat <a href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Vz14Lf2KL._SY300_.jpg">5" locking forcephttp://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41ybE0TOLwL._SY450_.jpgs</a> (to remove broken blood feathers)--I found a pair for $1 at a local flea market.</li>
<li>8 - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B0006GE7VQ/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=3760901&s=hpc">cotton swabs</a> (to apply apply ointment or creams prescribed by your vet)--<a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=d-1EfwJXKjwa-M&tbnid=iz8gslhhSX67kM:&ved=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.overstockdrugstore.com%2Fproducts%2FQ%25252dTips-Cotton-Swabs%2C-Purse-Pack-30-each.html&ei=vxaxUYa2LI6gyQHgxoD4Bg&psig=AFQjCNGLfmlm46onEdBdq7AT3Ac6Brxo_A&ust=1370646591765580">Q-Tip purse pack</a> of 30 or generic brand works well if you don't have any on hand)</li>
<li>1 - bottle eye & skin <a href="http://www.1staidsupplies.com/store.php?crn=83&rn=370&action=show_detail">flushing solution</a>, 1-8 oz. (to flush eyes or wounds)</li>
<li>1 - roll 1/2" x 2 1/2 yd. <a href="http://www.lifesaversinc.com/216003.html">adhesive tape</a> (to secure bandages)</li>
<li>1 - pair <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7430792516745133034">latex gloves</a> (for personal protection)</li>
<li>1 - 1" x 6 yd. <a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=1%22+x+6+yd.+sterile+gauze+bandage&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a#q=1%22+x+6+yd.+sterile+gauze+bandage&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=mdu&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=ivns&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=EdGLTZ-PPI72tgPaz430CA&ved=0CDgQrQQ&biw=1024&bih=561&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=aa4d7394f3958c0e">sterile gauze bandage</a> to (wrap wound areas)</li>
<li>2 - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/UNITIZED-REFILL-IODINE-ANTISEPTIC-SWABS/dp/B001VIUQ5O">iodine antiseptic swabs (PVP)</a> (for sterilization)</li>
<li>2 - <a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=antiseptic+towelettes&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=cEF&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=ivns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=98-LTcvdBZKssAPo4cCTCQ&ved=0CJQBELAE&biw=1024&bih=561">antiseptic towelettes</a> (to clean wound or hands)</li>
<li>2 - pks. <a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=2%22+x+2%22+gauze+pads&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a#q=2%22+x+2%22+gauze+pads&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=rHF&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=ivns&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=wNCLTdDdL4z2tgPe98T2CA&ved=0CEYQrQQ&biw=1024&bih=561&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=aa4d7394f3958c0e">2" x 2" gauze pads</a> (to apply to wound area)</li>
<li>1 - <a href="http://www.wetones.com/Antibacterial.aspx">anti-bacterial hand wipe</a> (for personal cleanup)</li>
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This is by no means an extensive first aid kit to cover <b>all</b> emergencies, but will get you started for minor emergencies until you are able to take your bird to your vet for emergency care. Other items to keep on hand for emergencies are a travel carrier for transportation to a vet. I found a small animal carrier at a garage sale for $2. I cleaned and sterilized it, and it works great. The next is a towel to restrain or secure your sick or injured bird.<br />
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Keep your emergency kit near your bird room so that you can get to it immediately.</span>Ladyhawkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08213280371207087025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430792516745133034.post-34464873886060228632011-03-16T21:40:00.002-06:002013-06-06T20:21:30.165-06:00The Grey Cheek: Larger Than LifeLooking for a bird that is affectionate, playful, bold, perky, garrulous, intelligent, inquisitive, fearless, mischievous, feisty, and who thinks that it is as large as a macaw all rolled up in an eight inch long frame? Then look no further, the grey-cheeked parakeet is all of those things and more.<br />
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<b>Physical Characteristics</b>
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Weighing in at 50-65 grams, the grey cheek (<i>Brotogeris pyrrhopterus</i>), also known as a pocket parrot, orange-flanked parakeet or orange-winged parakeet, received its name primarily from its distinctive grey cheeks. Its other distinguishing features are a dusky blue crown, brilliant orange feathers on the underwing, iridescent green feathers on its back, outer wing and tail areas, and a lighter, lime-green shade on its belly. Until 6 months of age, grey cheeks have black or spotty, black beaks and are often not as brightly colored as their parents. As they mature, their beaks become horn-colored (Harris). Grey cheeks are not sexually dimorphic and need DNA testing to determine their sex. According to David Alderton ("You and Your Pet Bird," 1992), the average life span of the grey cheek is 15 years, but some grey cheek owners claim they can live well into their 20s if properly cared for, fed a nutritional, balanced diet, and kept out of mischief.<br />
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According to many sources, the grey cheek was imported into the U.S. in large numbers in the 1970s through the fall of 1992 when importation was halted by a federal bill. Susan Hoss' article, "Hooked on Grey Cheeks," states that grey cheeks were bred by A.R. Hood as early as 1935. Robbie Harris, a California bird breeder and author, is the mostly widely written grey cheek breeder to date with a book (1985) and numerous articles on the grey cheek and the Brotogeris family.<br />
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In western Ecuador and northwestern Peru, grey cheeks live in arid scrub lands and deciduous forests, making their nests in old, arboreal, termite nests, decaying wood, or in moss nests in hollow, scrub trees. Their diet consists of petals and seeds of Erythrina trees and the flowers, fruit, and seeds of other native plants (Best, et al.). They also relish the occasional visit to local banana plantations (Worth).<br />
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Baby grey cheeks were taken from their nests and hand-fed before leaving their native countries. As a result, they were "tame and sweet" upon arrival in the U.S. or shortly thereafter if the hand feeding or weaning was completed at the quarantine station (Harris and Worth). Because they were so popular and plentiful when they were being imported, Harris mentioned that they sold for as little as $25 - $30. In addition, Harris' prediction of soaring prices is now a reality; they currently range in price from $175 - $400.<br />
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Grey cheeks are "near threatened"* in the wild (Collar, et al.), and although they are fairly plentiful within their restricted range in Ecuador, they are now extremely scarce in Peru. Some of the threats to grey cheeks are loss of habitat, local trade, and formerly, the international trade, when they were imported into the U.S. by the thousands, seriously depleting the wild population (Best, et al.). This species is considered the most endangered of the <i>Brotogeris</i> family (Best, et al.). Luckily, four areas inhabited by grey cheeks are protected reserves or national forests, though more areas that they inhabit will need protective status if the grey cheek is going to survive in the wild.<br />
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<b>Potential as Pets</b>
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It is very difficult to class the grey cheek into any one category, since each bird has its own personality/individuality. Hand-fed grey cheeks are generally affectionate, friendly, have gentle dispositions, and love spending most of their time with their human buddies, forming very strong bonds with their owners. They often beg you for attention and love having their heads and neck scratched, burrowing in your clothes-especially pockets, and will often sleep on their owners. Grey cheeks can be one-person birds or can form attachments to others as well depending on how well socialized they are, the individual bird's personality, and how much time is spent working with them. Grey cheeks are extremely loyal to their owners and are "social" birds that like to be included in household activities as much as possible - especially meals. If in doubt, try taking one to the dinner table with you and watch the little guy dive into your plate, head first!<br />
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The intelligence of these birds constantly amazes me. They will figure out ways to get what they want or get to where they want to go by the most outrageous means. For instance, no matter where her cage is located in the room, my clipped, female grey cheek will find a way to get to the cockatiel's cage across the room to raid his food dishes. If I leave the room for a minute or two and then return, even though precautions were taken to insure that the bird could not possibly get to the other cage, there she'll be, happily munching away in the tiel's cage making smug, little clucking noises.<br />
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These energetic little birds have 'large' personalities compared to their small size. They are often quite fearless, and their curious nature can get them into scrapes with larger birds, with other household pets, and can even endanger their own lives when out wandering if not properly supervised during "out" time (Harris). My bird often falls asleep in my hand or sidles up to my hand to sleep. A word of warning, however, do not allow your grey cheek to sleep with you. Main causes of death in grey cheeks are suffocation, being crushed when the owner rolls on top of the bird, or by being stepped on when they get under foot. Their adventurous, exploratory nature can cause them to be seriously injured as well, which is why I cannot stress supervision too strongly.<br />
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While some grey cheeks are very bold and inquisitive, others are very sensitive, quiet, and shy. Though many grey cheeks have gentle dispositions all the time, not all grey cheeks are sweet. Even the sweetest grey cheek can occasionally have mood swings and go through hormonal changes when sexually mature (Mandis), especially during breeding season (Harris). Being very territorial birds in the wild, and in your home, they may yell when strangers (or friends) come to visit. They have been known to be nippy and feisty in protecting their space and can be very possessive of their owners; "watch bird" or "attack bird" comes to mind. They can even attack their owners when one of their mood swings hits them. Some grey cheeks will throw temper tantrums when overly tired or when they do not get their own way. Parent-raised birds or adult, wild-caught, grey cheeks are generally not as sweet as hand-fed birds but can be tamed and won over with a lot of love and patience.<br />
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Grey cheeks can also be very opinionated and have their definite likes and dislikes. Grey cheek dislikes range from rustling plastic bags to resenting their owners talking on the phone. My bird will burrow between my neck and the phone and push the phone away from my face when I am talking! Though some grey cheeks are not afraid of anything, some can be afraid of things like rubber gloves, brooms, vacuum cleaners, garden hoses, brooms, dust mops, and spiders to name a few. The owner of a grey cheek named Sherlock told me that her bird seems to see invisible ants crawling on the bed and dives in terror! Their likes can range from spending quality time with their owners to splashing in their bath water.
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The grey cheek's diet should consist of pellets, a good cockatiel seed mixture, fresh water daily, and a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. If a grey cheek consistently refuses a pelleted diet, then a powdered, avian vitamin supplement should be sprinkled on their fruits and vegetables. (I do not recommend the liquid form in drinking water due to the potential for bacterial growth). Some foods that grey cheeks love to eat or will try are: apples, papaya, cut-up oranges, carrots, melon (not the rind), corn, plums, broccoli, pears, bananas, peaches, brown rice, plain cooked pasta, squash, peas, grapes, cherries, fresh sprouted seeds, cooked beans, cheese, spray millet, green beans, red or green peppers, greens (like spinach, etc.), sweet potatoes, yams or potatoes (peeled & cooked), beets, and multi-grain cereals that are low in sodium, sugar, and fat. There is a lot to choose from. Grey cheeks are notorious fruit hounds and will often ignore other foodstuff when fruit is mixed in with it. I suggest offering them vegetables, grains or starches first and then giving them their fruit treats after they have eaten the other items. As an occasional treat, try air-popped popcorn (no salt or butter), a piece of shredded hard cheese, or a little wheat bread (keep these items to a minimum as they can cause yeast problems in your birds according to my avian vet). A cuttlebone or a mineral block should also be included in their cages at all times. (A note of warning: do not feed fruit pits or seeds as they are toxic).<br />
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A grey cheek can be housed in a medium-sized cage, 16 - 20 inches wide (or square), with bar spacing similar to a cockatiel cage (1/2" - 3/4"). Use a combination of perches (the same diameter as the bar spacing): natural branch perches, wooden dowels or comfort perches, Booda or rope perches, and a cement perch to keep the nails and beak trim. Playpens on the cage tops are often enjoyed by grey cheeks as are a wide variety of toys such as wooden toys, acrylic toys, bells, etc. to keep them entertained. Most grey cheeks--quite the little acrobats--are very playful, will hang from and swing on rope toys, and have the climbing agility of monkeys! They need time out of their cages every day as long as it is supervised. A good variety of toys and leaving a radio on during the day can help to pass the time and relieve boredom when you are at work or school. Bathing is another important part of a grey cheek's life; they love splashing around in a shallow bowl of water. I use a 2"H x 5"W round, plastic bowl which can be found at most pet stores.<br />
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Sources, including Robbie Harris, indicate that grey cheeks can learn to perform tricks. Some grey cheek owners that I correspond with have also successfully potty-trained their birds. Mine will defecate on a newspaper that I keep handy when I tell her to "go potty" and position her above the paper. However, if I am lax about watching for the potty signals, then she will go wherever she feels like it. When she goes of her own accord to the newspaper and 'goes potty' without a reminder from me, then she will be truly potty trained!<br />
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As for their talking ability, Robbie Harris' experience with grey cheeks indicates that they can learn to speak, though she does not rate them in the top percentile of best talkers. A grey cheek breeder from Washington state, Smiles Germeau, says that grey cheeks "[do] have some ability for mimicry but are not known for the speech clarity of their larger [parrot] cousins." A booklet called "The Grey-cheeked Parakeet" (author unknown) states that they "can learn to talk and whistle with ease" and that they can be "avid talkers." Many of my e-mail correspondents have told me that their birds are good talkers as well. Grey cheeks tend to mumble and talk when covered up for the evening or just before they get up in the morning. My bird will say "peek-a-boo" anywhere from 5 - 20 times after she is covered up at night. Any kind of training will take time and patience on the owner's part. <span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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When compared to the vocal volume of cockatoos, macaws or some members of the conure family, the grey cheek's squawk is relatively mild. Some grey cheeks are very quiet and can be kept in apartments, though a house would be preferable. According to Harris, when two or more grey cheeks are housed in your home, their "chattering voices can be annoying at times"; however, one grey cheek is not nearly as noisy. Some grey cheek owners are probably muttering to themselves now saying, "what do you mean one grey cheek is relatively quiet? Are you crazy?" </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Grey cheeks definitely do know how to scream when they do not get their way, when they crave attention, or when they hear the sound of running water, rattling plastic or paper bags, etc. Visitors to your home can trigger bouts of screaming as well. Dr. Walter J. Rosskopf and other sources state that grey cheeks are "very prone to nuisance screaming." One owner describes this yelling as the "grey cheek war cry." I happen to have a grey cheek who is a screamer and who is the 'queen' of the mood swing. Grey cheeks who are "nuisance screamers," biters, or have other behavioral problems need special handling, but they are definitely worth the effort. There are a number of good articles available on the web and in avian publications that can assist with problem behaviors. It is important to be patient with grey cheeks that do exhibit these tendencies and work on correcting the problem instead of punishing them for their behavior.<br />
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In a nutshell, a grey cheek can be the best pet you ever own (or are owned by) even if you happen to have one that is a "mood swinger." Just ask anyone who owns one or has owned one in the past; most all are fiercely loyal to the breed, nearly as loyal as the birds are to them. In my opinion, grey cheeks, though not always predictable, sure are a barrel of fun, keep you on your toes, and bring a lot of joy into your life.<br />
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<b>*Update by author:</b> <span style="font-size: small;"> Grey cheeks are considered threatened in the wild and are no longer widely available as pets. There are a few breeders left mostly in Florida or California. Personally, I believe that there should be a cooperative breeding program for these birds so that they don't end up extinct like the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carolina_Parakeet">Carolina Parakeet</a> (a conure species that was endemic to the eastern United States) that was, among other things, slaughtered to extinction because they foraged on crops). I would recommend another member of the <i>Brotogeris</i> family like the white-wing parakeet or yellow-chevroned (both were formerly called canary-winged parakeets). Small conures like green-cheeked conures or maroon-bellied conures also make good pets and have similar personalities to the grey cheek.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: xx-small;"><b>Reprinted from <a href="http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/">Winged Wisdom</a> with the author's permission.</b>
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<b>Copyright © 1998 B.A. Marsh and Winged Wisdom. All rights reserved.</b></span> <br />
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<li>Alderton, David. <b>You and Your Pet Bird</b>, New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1992: 90.</li>
<li>Best, Brinley J. and Michael Kessler. Biodiversity and Conservation in Tumbesian Ecuador and Peru, Cambridge, UK: Birdlife International, 1995: 49,124,130-131,151,154,163-172,175,187,201. Available full-text online: <a href="http://www.birdlife.org/news/news/2007/05/biodiversity_and_cons_in_tumbesian_ec_peru_pp1-113.pdf" target="blank">pages 1-113</a> | <a href="http://www.birdlife.org/news/news/2007/05/biodiversity_and_cons_in_tumbesian_ec_peru_pp114-218.pdf" target="blank">pages 114-218</a>.</li>
<li>Best, Brinley J., Christopher T. Clarke, Matthew Checker, Amanda L. Broom, Richard M. Thewlis, Will Duckworth and Angus McNab. "Distributional records, natural history notes, and conservation of some poorly known birds from southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru," (Part I) <i>Bulletin of the British Ornithologists Club</i> 113, 1993:108-119.</li>
<li>Best, Brinley J., Niels Krabbe, Christopher T. Clarke, and Amanda L. Best. "Red-masked Parakeet (Aratinga erythrogenys) and Grey-cheeked Parakeet (Brotogeris Pyrrhopterus): Two threatened parrots from Tumbesian Ecuador and Peru?" in <b>Bird Conservation International</b> 5, 1995: 233-250.</li>
<li>Best, Brinley and Ecuadorian Dry Forest Project. <b>The Threatened Forests of South-West Ecuador: The Final Report of the Ecuadorian Dry Forest Project, 1991</b>, Biosphere Publications.</li>
<li>Brightsmith, D.J. "Wild Science: Nest Sites of Wild Parrots," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 18 (Feb. 2000): 34-35 (mentions grey cheeks).</li>
<li>Brightsmith, D.J. "The Wild Side of <i>Brotogeris</i> Parakeets," <i>Bird Breeder On-line</i>, June 1999.</li>
<li>Brightsmith, D.J. "<a href="http://vtpb-www2.cvm.tamu.edu/brightsmith/Termite%20nest%20ecology.pdf" target="blank">Nest site shifts from tree cavities to termite mounds I</a>", 2005. Competition, predation and nest niche shifts among tropical cavity nesters: ecological evidence. <i>Journal of Avian Biology</i> 36:74-83.</li>
<li>Brightsmith, D.J. "<a href="http://vtpb-www2.cvm.tamu.edu/brightsmith/Termite%20nest%20evolution.pdf" target="blank">Nest site shifts from tree cavities to termite mounds II</a>," 2005. Competition, predation and nest niche shifts among tropical cavity nesters: phylogeny and natural history evolution of parrots (Psittaciformes) and trogons (Trogoniformes). Journal of Avian Biology 36:64-73.</li>
<li>Brightsmith, D.J. "<a href="http://vtpb-www2.cvm.tamu.edu/brightsmith/Termitaria%202004.pdf" target="blank">Nest sites of termitarium nesting birds</a>." 2004. Nest sites of termitarium nesting birds in SE Peru. <i>Neotropical Ornithology</i> 15:319-330.</li>
<li>Brightsmith, D.J. "<a href="http://vtpb-www2.cvm.tamu.edu/brightsmith/Brightsmith%202000.pdf" target="blank">Use of arboreal termitaria by nesting birds in the Peruvian Amazon</a>." <i>Condor</i> 102:529-538. 2000.</li>
<li>Brightsmith, D.J. and Pautrat, L. "Termites y la Coexistencia con Aves Tropicales. Parque Nacional del Manu. En: Xilema. Revista de los Estudiantes de la Facultad de Ciencias Forestales. UNALM. Año 1, No. 1. 1998.</li>
<li>Brightsmith, D.J. "The roles of predation and competition in nest niche differentiation: evidence from termitarium nesting parrots and trogons." PhD Dissertation. Department of Zoology. Duke University, Durham, NC. 1999. <a href="http://vtpb-www2.cvm.tamu.edu/brightsmith/Dissertation%20abstract.htm" target="blank">Abstract</a>.</li>
<li>Clubb, Susan L. "Private Aviculture in Conservation of Neotropical Psittacines" in <b>New World Parrots in Crisis: Solutions from Conservation Biology</b>, ed. Steven R. Beissinger and Noel F.R. Snyder, Washington and London: Smithsonian Institute Press, 1988: 124-127 (portion of article pertains to grey cheeks).</li>
<li>Collar, N.J. and P. Andrew. <b>Birds to Watch: The ICBP World Checklist of Threatened Birds</b>, Technical Publication No. 8, Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1988: 76.</li>
<li>Collar, N.J. and A.T. Juniper. "Dimensions and Causes of the Parrot Conservation Crisis" in <b>New World Parrots in Crisis: Solutions from Conservation Biology</b>, ed. Steven R. Beissinger and Noel F.R. Snyder, Washington and London: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1988: 3-21 (portion of article pertains to grey cheeks).</li>
<li>Harris, Robbie. "Grey-cheeked Parakeets and Other Brotogeris," Neptune City, NJ: T.F.H. Publications, Inc., 1985.</li>
<li>Hoss, Susan. "Hooked on Grey Cheeks," <i>SPBE Journal</i>, (OND 1996): 22-26.</li>
<li>Mandis, Kathleen. "<a href="http://greycheekedparakeet.blogspot.com/search/label/biting" target="blank">The Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde Syndrome</a>," <i>The Grey-cheeked Parakeet</i>.</li>
<li>Meyer de Schauensee, Rodolphe. <b>The Species of Birds of South America and Their Distribution</b>, Norberth, PA: Academy of Natural Sciences, 1966: 129-130 (small section on <i>Brotogeris</i>).</li>
<li> Parker, Theodore A., III, Thomas S. Schulenberg, Michael Kessler, and Walter H. Wust. "Natural history and conservation of the endemic avifauna in north-west Peru," <i>Bird Conservation International,</i> 5 (1995): 201-231.</li>
<li>Worth, Gail. "Grey-cheeked Parakeet," <i>ASA Avicultural Bulletin</i>, (June 1993): 10.</li>
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</span>Ladyhawkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08213280371207087025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430792516745133034.post-43758546630271692332011-03-15T19:30:00.002-06:002011-03-15T22:19:22.527-06:00Efforts launched to protect Peru's 'forgotten' forests<h1></h1>Found this article from 2006 about protecting forgotten forests in Peru, one of the habitats for endangered grey cheeks. I'm not reprinting the BirdLife International article here except for a couple of lines but have linked to their article below.<br />
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03-13-2006<br />
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"Unless the international conservation community moves quickly, species will continue to become extinct in the 'forgotten' forests of the Tumbesian region of northern Peru, BirdLife warns today."<br />
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"Seven of the affected species are classified by BirdLife for the IUCN Red List as Endangered. These are the Grey-cheeked Parakeet <i>Brotogeris pyrrhopterus..."</i><br />
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Read the entire article <a href="http://www.birdlife.org/news/news/2006/03/peru.html">here</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">http://www.birdlife.org/news/news/2006/03/peru.html (accessed March 15, 2011)</span>Ladyhawkehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08213280371207087025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430792516745133034.post-39434622597775334992010-09-02T21:40:00.075-06:002019-07-02T20:27:08.838-06:00What To Do If Your Parrot is a BiterHave a problem with your parrot biting you? You are not the only one. I have had three different parrots who enjoyed biting the crap out of me. Learn to look for what kind of mood they are in before handling your bird.<br />
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If their irises are mere pinpoints, if their wings are jerking a bit, if their head and neck feathers are puffed out, or if they are chatting angrily to themselves, stay away. I have avoided many bites just from watching their mannerisms before handling them.<br />
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<ul>
<li><a href="https://companionparrotonline.com/Bird_Talk__Biting.html">Blanchard, Sally</a>. "Getting Past Biting Behaviors by Understanding Them," <i>Bird Talk</i>, May 2010.</li>
<li>Burgess, Alyson. "<a href="http://birds.about.com/od/behaviorandtraining/f/whybirdsbite.htm">Why Does My Bird Bite Me So Much?</a>" <i>About.com</i>.</li>
<li>"<a href="http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?aid=112">Correcting Bird Biting Behavior</a>," <i>drsfostersmith.com</i>. </li>
<li>"<a href="http://thetrueparrot.homestead.com/FAQbite.html">Exotic Bird FAQ: Why Does My Bird Bite?</a>" <i>thetrueparrot.homestead.com</i>.</li>
<li>F., Ann. "<a href="http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww20eiv.htm">Success With A Biting Pet Bird!</a>" <i>Winged Wisdom</i> (Feb. 1998).</li>
<li>Hallendar, Jane."<a href="http://www.aviannetwork.com/articles/biting.htm">To Bite or Not to Bite - That Is the Question</a>," <i>Pet Bird Report</i>. </li>
<li>Hines, Ron. "<a href="http://www.2ndchance.info/tameparrot.htm">How To Tame a Wild or Aggressive Parrot</a>," <i>2ndchance.info</i>. </li>
<li>Johnson, Anne. "<a href="http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww12eii.htm">Once Bitten...... Twice Shy</a>," <i>Winged Wisdom</i> (June 1997).</li>
<li>Mandis, Kathleen. "<a href="http://greycheekedparakeet.blogspot.com/2010/06/dr-jekyllmr-hyde-syndrome.html">The Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde Syndrome</a>."</li>
<li>Margison, Becky. "<a href="http://www.petfinder.com/pet-care/bird-bite.html">Why Does My Bird Bite?</a>" <i>Petfinder.com</i>.</li>
<li>Nash, Holly. "<a href="http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=15+1795&aid=1515">Bird Biting: Why They Do It and How to Correct It</a>." <i>Peteducation.com</i>.</li>
<li>"<a href="http://www.essortment.com/hobbies/pettipsstopbi_sjjl.htm">Pet Tips: Stop Biting Birds</a>," <i>essortment.com</i>. </li>
<li>"<a href="http://www.quakerville.com/QIC/q_biting.asp">The Biting Bird</a>," <i>Quakerville.com</i>. </li>
<li>Tucker, Kelly. "<a href="http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww44e.htm">Ouch!! Bird Bites</a>," <i>Winged Wisdom</i> (March 2000).</li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=biting+conures" target="_blank">YouTube videos</a> to watch.</li>
<li>"<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTkZNFI5c-M&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1bRnCpcTO203W7z25BvlH2AIa9mLZV6FiDJSEAVE9CTaoo5YfaHDP3vjw" target="_blank">How To STOP Green Cheek Conure Biting and Make Them Listen To You</a>."</li>
<li>Wilson, Liz. "<a href="http://www3.upatsix.com/liz/articles/biting.html">Biting Parrots: Why They Do It and How To Control It</a>," <i>UpAtSix</i>.</li>
<li>Wilson, Liz. "<a href="http://www3.upatsix.com/liz/articles/personally.html">Don't Take It Personally</a>," <i>UpAtSix</i>.</li>
<li>Wilson, Liz. "<a href="http://www3.upatsix.com/liz/articles/nuzzling.html">Facial Bites, Nozzle Nuzzling, & Tummy Kisses</a>," <i>UpAtSix</i>.</li>
<li>Wilson, Liz. "<a href="http://www.africangreys.com/articles/behavior/biting.htm">Biting: The Great Power Game</a>," <i>The Grey Play Round Table</i>.</li>
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<b>Additional reading in various publications (try requesting via interlibrary loan):</b><br />
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<li>Athan, Mattie Sue. "Beyond Biting," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 16 (Sept. 1998): 62-71.</li>
<li>Blanchard, Sally. "Biting: Getting Past the Fear," <i>Pet Bird Report</i>, 9 v. 2 (Feb. 2000): 6-10.</li>
<li>Blanchard, Sally. "No More Biting Birds," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 9 (Oct. 1991): 109-115.</li>
<li>Blanchard, Sally. "Parrot Psychology: Cheeky Grey Cheek," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 6 (Mar. 1988): 26.</li>
<li>Blanchard, Sally. "Parrot Psychology: Minimize Biting Behavior," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 17 (June 1999): 68-69.</li>
<li>Blanchard, Sally. "Stop That Screaming!, Nippy Fits, Do You Dislike Your Bird?" <i>Bird Talk</i>, 12 (Apr. 1994): 118-123.</li>
<li>Blanchard, Sally. "Why Birds Bite," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 11 (Mar. 1993): 68-72.</li>
<li>Chamberlain, Susan. "The Big, Bad Bite," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 23 (Jan. 2005): 26-35.</li>
<li>Davis, Chris. "The Biting Bird," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 12 (Jun. 1994): 32-38.</li>
<li>Davis, Chris. "Heart to Heart: Why Does My New Bird Bite," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 20 (May 2002): 22-23.</li>
<li>Doss, Joanie. "Biting the Hand That Feeds Them," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 13 (Oct. 1995): 106-109.</li>
<li>Dorge, Ray. "10 Ways to Avoid Bird Bites," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 15 (May 1997): 80-83.</li>
<li>Micco, T. & M. "Why do Birds Scream and Bite?" <i>Bird Talk</i>, 4 (Apr. 1986): 25.</li>
<li>Moustaki, Nikki. "Turn Down the Volume," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 20 (Apr. 2002): 50-59.</li>
<li>Thornton, J. "Taking the Bite Out of the Bird," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 6 (May 1988): 16.</li>
<li>Wilson, Liz. "Take the Bite Out of Biting," <i>Bird Talk</i>, 19 (July 2001): p. 30-39.</li>
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