[Photo] Funny Wet Eclectus May 31, 2010
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After a bath
Thank you to Tracy Woodford for photo permission.
The Eclectus Parrot is the most sexually dimorphic of all the parrot species. The contrast between the brilliant emerald green plumage of the male and the deep red/purple plumage of the female is so marked that the two birds were, until the early 20th century, considered to be different species. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eclectus_Parrot
[Photo] Eclectus Eating Popcorn May 30, 2010
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Cohan
Thank you to Tracy Woodford for photo permission.
Ornithologists usually classify the Eclectus Parrot as a member of tribe Psittaculini in the Psittacidae family of order Psittaciformes. However, some recent thought indicates that there is a great deal of commonality between the Eclectus Parrot and the Loriinae tribe. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eclectus_parrot#Taxonomy
Proud Parents Feed Their Chick at SeaWorld Orlando May 27, 2010
Posted by Andrew in : News,Wild Birds , 1 comment so farORLANDO, FL (May 26, 2010)
A tawny frogmouth chick, hatched April 11, gets fed by its mother, while the father looks on. In less than a year, six chicks have been hatched at SeaWorld and all are now thriving.
Until recently, the population of tawny frogmouths in North American zoos was facing extinction — and breeding programs were largely unsuccessful. SeaWorld worked with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) to develop a program to sustain the species’ growth.
SeaWorld aviculturists have bred an unprecedented 24 chicks over the past 10 years. Typically as a part of this program, chicks are hand-reared by aviculturists to ensure they receive the best care during their first few fragile weeks. Through years of research, SeaWorld has made it possible for this chick to be raised by its parents.
Tawny frogmouths are native to the forested savannas and open woodlands of Australia. When fully grown, the insect-eating birds will be between 9 and 21 inches tall. To discover more, visit SeaWorld.org.
[Photo] Budgie Arturo May 2, 2010
Posted by Andrew in : Misc , 1 comment so farReceived this submission from a reader today. Thanks Pica!
“Artie was found with his tail ripped outside my grandmas house.His tail has since grown back! He’s extra cute with his little snaggle beak. I like to think the the asymmetry in his feathers is his crooked blue tie.”
Photo credit: Pica
