There are many different types of blue parrots
in the world but perhaps the most popular one
is the Blue-crown parrot. They are native to South
America as many blue parrots are, more particularly
they are most often found in Venezuela, Columbia
and Brazil. They are treasured creatures in their
native countries where they spend their time deep
inside the jungles of the Amazon like so many
other breeds of parrots.
Rarely does someone have the opportunity to catch
site of these birds, let alone any species of
blue parrots, as their numbers are quickly diminishing
due to poachers capturing them and selling them
on the black market. Blue parrots can fetch a
sizable price due to their ability to be quickly
trained and kept as an exotic pet.
Sexing
So how can you tell the difference between male
and female blue parrots? Well, blue-crown parrots
all contain a white patch around their two eyes
and in the male tends to usually have a much larger
patch than the female. The other way to tell the
difference between sexes is to take a look at
the length of the cere feathers. The male also
has much longer feathers than the females on this
are of their bodies.
Lifespan
The average lifespan of most blue parrots is unknown
however they are more than likely to live for
up to 40 years, sometimes longer in the wild like
most parrots. Why is this? Well most parrots need
constant active social interaction which is usually
much lower when kept in captivity.
Easy To Train?
That's right most blue parrots are trained very
easily and have been well regarded as one of the
most intelligent parrot They especially excel
in the area of talking and have been know to be
able to put together whole sentences which isn't
too common among parrots. If you have a blue parrot
yourself, you will notice that they can be very
affectionate towards their owners. They are also
known to be protective at times and unless you
are a usual visitor to the home of a blue parrot,
you better watch out because they can bite and
bite hard!
How Much Do They Cost?
You'll be lucky the purchase a blue parrots for
under $300 and if you do, make sure you know where
it is coming from as many of these birds are sold
on the black market and you may notice that it
has just come from the wild. If this happens to
you, contact your local conservation center and
explain to them what happened. More than likely
they will take your parrot and attempt to rehabilitate
it.
There are many different types of blue parrots
in the world but perhaps the most popular one
is the Blue-crown parrot. They are native to South
America as many blue parrots are, more particularly
they are...
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