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6 days ago
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Rescued Baby Parrot Only Wants Cuddles During His First Week in His Forever Home
Rescued Baby Parrot Only Wants Cuddles During His First Week in His Forever Home originally appeared on PetHelpful. It takes a special person to open their heart and home to an animal in need, but rescuing a baby bird requires a whole other level of commitment. Many bird species, like Macaws, African Grey Parrots, and Cockatoos, can outlive their human family members, so they really are signing up for a lifelong commitment. Regardless, rescuing birds can also be one of the most rewarding things that avian moms like Jen ever do! This dedicated bird mom is the head of the @the_green_bird_brigade, her flock of 9 rescue parrots who help entertain and educate others about bird care through cute and resourceful TikTok videos. On June 10, however, Jen introduced her followers to her flock's newest addition, a baby macaw named Pyro. The young parrot may still be getting used to his new forever home, but endless cuddles with Mom and Dad are helping him feel comforted while he adjusts! I've never seen a baby parrot before! Pyro the macaw is positively stunning, from his rainbow of feathers to the affectionate, childlike way he interacts with his parents. It's easy to see why his parents fell for that sweet, feathered face!"He's just a baby?" one commenter asked. "I never realized how big they were. He's very handsome!" Isn't he? Even though he's still very young, Pyro would tower over adults of other bird species. But compared to other macaws, he's still quite small. Even though he's old enough to have his colorful feathers, Pyro is still in the fledgling stage when he learns to fly. Thankfully, his mom and dad are dedicated to helping his wings develop properly, so they practice flying in controlled environments like the bedroom. What a fluffy baby bird! Pyro isn't confident enough to rely on his wings by themselves, but he's learning more and more every day. This quick peek at the bird's training proves to everyone watching that Jen and her husband truly know what they're doing with their rescued pets. They are avian experts and bird lovers to the core, and they'll go above and beyond to ensure their parrots live the best lives possible. Clearly, Pyro couldn't be in better hands. This rescued baby bird's adventure is only beginning, and we can't wait to see what lies ahead. Looking for more PetHelpful updates? Follow us on YouTube for more entertaining videos. Or, share your own adorable pet by submitting a video, and sign up for our newsletter for the latest pet updates and tips. Rescued Baby Parrot Only Wants Cuddles During His First Week in His Forever Home first appeared on PetHelpful on Jun 17, 2025 This story was originally reported by PetHelpful on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
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Cockatoo Throws Comical Toddler-Style Tantrum When Parents Leave the House
Cockatoo Throws Comical Toddler-Style Tantrum When Parents Leave the House originally appeared on Parade Pets. If you have any kind of pet, you know that leaving the house is kind of a no-no. We have to do it, if only to get they things that they need: where do they think we get their food, their toys? Furthermore, how do they think we pay for it?! On Tuesday, June 10th, one Cockatoo in particular got very upset when his parents left the house to go get dinner. He couldn't believe they were leaving home, and even worse, they probably weren't even going to bring him a treat! Preston the Cockatoo needs to touch some grass! He has it so good in this house: his parents love him, they feed him well, and he has plenty to do. Some birds are living in shelters!Preston is a brave boy, that's for sure. He lives on the Monkey See Monkey Do Ranch, so he's far from the craziest animal there! They have kangaroos, a zebra, and of course some monkeys... For all the crazy animals they have there, though, Preston is certainly the brattiest. He lives in the house, so he gets to spend most of his time around his parents, and it has spoiled him! He gets lots of time out of his cage, and he spends a lot of time getting all up in their business. He's even with them at dinner sometimes, but on this day, they just wanted to enjoy a meal without a bird. Is that too much to ask? Yes, apparently. When they got home, he was cussing them out! This bird is such a diva! If I spoke to my mom that way, I don't even want to know what would happen! Cockatoos are notoriously needy birds: they love their humans. If they don't get enough attention, these birds may quickly become aggressive and even dangerous. A Cockatoo bite really hurts: they can bite through designer handbags, never mind flimsy human skin! Preston was not mad enough at his parents to bite them, but he was pretty darn mad. This poor boy was so lonely! 🐶🐾🐾 Cockatoo Throws Comical Toddler-Style Tantrum When Parents Leave the House first appeared on Parade Pets on Jun 12, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade Pets on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Australian ‘trash parrots' develop unique drinking ritual seen for the first time
Source: CNN Wild cockatoos in Sydney, Australia have developed a new way to drink water from twisted-handle water fountains. They use their feet to grip and turn the handle, then lower their body to keep it open. The video shows the wild cockatoos standing in a queue, and waiting for their turn to have a drink, demonstrating surprising social behaviour. According to a study published on June 4 in the journal Biology Letters, this behaviour qualifies as a newly developed local tradition. The researchers say this skill is not accidental and reflects the cockatoos' intelligence and ability to adapt to urban environments in creative ways. Clever cockatoos new learning to drink water from fountains It's not yet clear why Cockatoos choose to drink water specifically from the fountain, despite other water sources also available. The cockatoos use both feet to manipulate the twist handle, then lowering their weight to turn the handle clockwise and keep it from springing back. Around 50% of all the cockatoos succeeded in drinking water from the fountain, after many trials. The research team installed two motion-triggered cameras surrounding one drinking fountain with a rubber top with embedded spout, and a spring-loaded twist handle. As they analyzed the video they observed that operating these water fountains is not easy to just stumble upon by accident. Cockatoos local to Australia are intelligent birds, they can use tools, solve puzzles and play golf. In Sydney, these clever birds have figured out how to open trash bins, which is why locals call them 'trash parrots'. They even manage to outwit humans trying to deter them in what scientists describe as an 'innovation arms race'. Know about cockatoos birds Cockatoos are colorful birds with distinctive curved beaks and strong tongues, perfect for foraging for nuts, roots, and grubs. They're known for nesting in tree holes and gathering in loud flocks. Their playful, affectionate nature makes them popular pets, with some living over 50 years. The sulfur-crested cockatoo, with its bright yellow crest, is a favorite due to its striking appearance and charming personality. However, their long lifespan and intelligence mean they require dedicated care and attention. The highly social birds forage in flocks numbering from dozens to 100 and gather at night, often in trees near water. While the flock is feeding, a few birds guard in trees, keeping a watch to alert others with loud and noisy calls. Researchers view about the Cockatoos Alice Auersperg, cognitive biologist at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna in Austria who was not a part of the new study, told Live Science, 'Cockatoos have a playful curiosity'. She added, "They are highly persistent in their object manipulation, and easily reinforced if a behaviour turns out to be rewarding'. Another researcher of Western Sydney in 2018 came across the sulphur-crested cockatoos lined up to use a twisted handle watering fountain. 'When she reported this to the lab group, we all got very excited, and started planning how to best further study this unusual behaviour', study co-author Lucy Aplin, a cognitive ecologist at Australian National University shared with Live Science in an email. Berenika Mioduszewska, animal cognition researcher at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, shared with Live Science, 'I was not surprised to see that cockatoos in Sydney had learned how to use water fountains. These birds are highly curious and manipulative. If the design of a fountain incidentally allows for cockatoo manipulation, it may only be a matter of time before an inquisitive individual starts playing with it and discovers a new source of water'. The research is a part of a larger project, 'Clever Cockie Project', which studies how behavioral flexibility could enable complex species like cockatoos to adapt in cities. 'The paper also highlights the importance of persistence and focus: longer attempts at the water fountains, and those made when fewer other cockatoos were present, were significantly more likely to succeed,' Mioduszewska said. He added, 'It offers a valuable lesson from the cockatoos- when mastering a skill, it is important to keep trying and to minimize distractions whenever possible'. Also read| White Sharks now found in this new US location
Yahoo
09-06-2025
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Cockatoo's Dramatic Reaction to Hearing Fireworks Is Totally Oscar-Worthy
Cockatoo's Dramatic Reaction to Hearing Fireworks Is Totally Oscar-Worthy originally appeared on Parade Pets. Pets and fireworks have always been a little bit of an iffy combination. Some pets don't mind them, but for the most part, they're something that most pets hate. It's not their fault: they're scary, they smell weird, and they produce really weird light. Fireworks are just not cool! One Cockatoo took her dislike for fireworks to a new level recently. Up until she heard them go off, she was basically invincible, running her mouth to her mom. When it did go off, though... no more tough parrot! Lucy the Cockatoo has got to be one of the silliest girls in the world. As soon as that poor bird heard that sound, she was done for!Lucy is a very well-loved Moluccan Cockatoo. She's gorgeous, so she gets plenty of appreciation, and she has a big family who all think she's absolutely hilarious. She likes to laugh with them (or at them, I'm really not sure), and she likes getting head scratches from everyone. In a life full of love, though, there's bound to be something you don't like. For Lucy, that thing turned out to be fireworks. They were just having a good time outside, and she was speaking her mind when someone (very rudely) set one off! Poor Lucy! She had to play dead, and ever since then, she's been slowly becoming a firework: Cockatoos may look like they're not scared of anything, but that's just not true. Birds are generally very easy to startle, and startling a bird can legitimately be dangerous. A single startle most likely won't kill a bird, but sustained stress absolutely could. That's why it's so important to monitor your bird and identify signs of stress as quickly as you can. The sooner you take away stressors, the sooner birds start feeling better. Lucy is totally fine: it was just a few fireworks. She just loves to bring the drama! 🐶🐾🐾 Cockatoo's Dramatic Reaction to Hearing Fireworks Is Totally Oscar-Worthy first appeared on Parade Pets on Jun 7, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade Pets on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
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20-05-2025
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Cockatoo Insists on 'Having a Talk' with Mom and the Result Is Pure Comedy
Mother-daughter relationships can be loving and beautiful but they can also be complicated. Sometimes they're both—like in the case of Porscha the Cockatoo and her mom. We're not sure exactly what's going on in this hilarious clip uploaded to TikTok by Porscha the Cockatoo, but there definitely appears to be some unfinished business between the bird and her human mama. 'You better get back here, Mom,' Porscha is all but saying as she waddles briskly in pursuit of her parent. 'We gotta have a talk.' What could've caused this Cockatoo to get so fired up? It might be any run-of-the-mill issue a Cockatoo faces. Maybe she's had it with those pellets she's been eating for breakfast. So boring! In the wild, Cockatoos primarily consume a varied diet of seeds, nuts, fruits, berries, and roots. Some species also include insects and their larvae in their diet, particularly when nesting. Speaking of the wild, maybe Porscha is just looking to go out and have a good time! 'But Mom,' we imagine her thinking, 'all the other birds are outdoors. A girl just wants to let her feathers fly once in a while!'Actually, Porscha probably just wants to stay in and be with her pet parents. Cockatoos are known for their strong bonds with their human moms and dads. They are highly affectionate birds that can become very attached to their humans, sometimes even to the point of becoming possessive. They crave physical contact and will often seek out their pet parents for cuddles and attention. 'Imagine having a Velociraptor running after you trying to eat your achilles,' wrote Porscha's mom as she's being followed. (For those of us who weren't paying attention to dinosaur lessons in elementary school, the Velociraptor was a turkey-sized predator.) 🐶🐾🐾Of course, at the end of the day, it's Porscha's papa that's behind all the shenanigans! 'Go get your mom!' he eggs on Porscha. Dad's going to be in the doghouse tonight. Well, more like the birdhouse.
