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Cage birds
Cage birds such as lovebirds, cockatoos, macaws, and budgies are popular pets that require proper care. Lovebirds are small parrots native to Africa with a lifespan of 10-12 years that come in various colors. Cockatoos are noisy, affectionate birds that require attention and can be prone to health issues like psittacine beak and feather disease if not stimulated. Macaws are large, long-lived parrots from Central and South America that can learn to talk; scarlet and blue-and-gold macaws are two common species. Budgies are small, social parakeets that need a seed-based diet supplemented with fruits and vegetables.
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- 2. Why do werear cage birds Birds provide enjoyment and companionship for humans. Humans in their turn have a duty to care for the birds so that the bird also has a fulfilling life free from undue stress and disease.
- 3. X- small petbirds Canaries finches
- 4. Small petbirds Cocktiels lovebirds small parrotlets parakeets
- 5. Large petbirds African grey amazons small cockatoos large conures
- 6. X-large petbirds Large cockatoos macaws
- 7. Things to concern Regulations Longevity Cost of upkeep Noise Time Health concerns
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- 9. Love birds(Agapornis spp) Distribution Lovebirds belong to the genus Agapornis. nine species all native to Africa except one. Grey-headed Lovebird comes from the island of Madagascar. Most lovebirds live close to the equator where they inhabit dry savannah regions.
- 10. Description The lovebirdis a small stocky parrot mostly between 5.1-6.7 inches (13-17 cm). a large bill , tail is either round or square. Their average life span is between 10-12 years with some living even longer. different species of lovebird are identifiable by their colors and markings. vary greatly in their coloring, and each species can be viewed for their unique combinations. Younger birds are duller in color and they have black in their beaks.
- 11. Description cont. Theyoung birds coloring intensifies as they reach maturity. Regardless of the species, mature lovebirds are gorgeous parrots. Three of the nine lovebird species are most commonly available lovebirds for pets Peach-faced Lovebirds, the Masked Lovebirds, and the Fischer's Lovebirds There are a variety of color mutations in lovebirds, developed from these three common species. This is especially true for the Peach-faced Lovebird, which can be bred in hundreds of different combinations of mutations. As a result, there are many new lovebird colors available.
- 12. A widevariety of lovebirds can be found in the pet industry and from breeders. Some lovebirds and lovebird mutations that are commonly available include: Abyssinian Lovebird Albino Lovebird Black Masked Lovebird Blue Masked Lovebird Dutch Blue Lovebird Fischer's Lovebird Lutino Lovebird Peach-faced Lovebird
- 13. Black Masked Lovebird distinguished by their black heads and white eye rings. Adults have a red, orange, light gray or horn-colored beak Juveniles have black-marked beaks.
- 16. Blue Masked Lovebird hardy and are easy to breed, Market price of pair- 5000 Rs
- 17. Fischer's Lovebird Size: Small, up to 6 inches Native Region: Africa Life Expectancy: up to 20 years Noise Level: Low, although can let out a shrill chirp. Talk/Trick Ability: Fair; not known as a talker, but enjoys learning tricks. Market value-4500-7000 Rs Gentle and playful,
- 18. Peach-faced Lovebird Size:Small, 6.5 inches Native Region: Africa Life Expectancy: 20 years Noise Level: Low Talk/Trick Ability: Fair; not known as a talker, but enjoys learning tricks.
- 20. Blue and goldmacaw Scarlet macaw Green-winged macaw Macaw
- 21. Where does theMacaw come from Originated from Mexico,Central and South America
- 22. scarlet macaws (Aramacao) Scientific Name: Ara macao Size: Large, up to 38 inches Native Region: Central and South America Life Expectancy: 60 years average, up to 80 years Noise Level: Loud Talk/Trick Ability: Very good
- 24. 81 cm(32 in) long Average mass: 1200 g. sexual Dimorphism: sexes alike pointed, graduated tail has a larger percentage of tail than the other large macaws average weight is about 1 kilogram (2.2 lb)
- 25. The plumageis mostly scarlet, but the rump and tail- covert feathers are light blue, the greater upper wing coverts are yellow, the upper sides of the flight feathers of the wings are dark blue as are the ends of the tail feathers, and the undersides of the wing and tail flight feathers are dark red with metallic gold iridescence. Some individuals may have green in the wings. bare white skin around the eye and from there to the bill. Tiny white feathers are contained on the face patch. The upper mandible is mostly pale horn in color and the lower is black. Juveniles have dark eyes; adults have light yellow eyes. frequently confused with the slightly larger green-winged macaw, which has more distinct red lines in the face and no yellow in the wing.
- 26. Scarlet Macaws Reproduction Likemost parrots, the female Scarlet Macaw lays 2 to 4 white eggs in a tree cavity. The young hatch after 24 to 25 days. They fledge about 105 days later and leave their parents a year later.
- 28. Blue and goldmacaw Scientific Name: Ara ararauna Size: Large, up to 33 inches Native Region: South America Life Expectancy: 60 years average, up to 80 years Noise Level: Loud Talk/Trick Ability: Very Good Most alert and intelligent of all macaws Very curious and mischievous
- 29. Scientific Name: Ara chloroptera Size:Large, up to 37.5 inches Native Region: Mexico, Central America, South America Life Expectancy: 60 years average, up to 80 years Noise Level: Loud Talk/Trick Ability: Very Good Green-winged macaw
- 30. The Macaw’s Beak The Macaw’s large, powerful beak can easily crack nuts and seeds. Their dry scaly tongue has a bone inside it that they use for tapping into fruits.
- 31. What does theMacaw eat? The Macaw eats a variety of food including seeds, nuts, fruits, palm fruits, leaves, flowers, and stems.
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- 33. cockatoo cockatoos comein two sizes: large cockatoos and small cockatoos. Large cockatoos are noticeably bigger, and include the umbrella, Moluccan, greater sulphur crest and triton. Smaller cockatoos include the bare eye, slender bill, Goffin’s, rose breast, lesser sulphur crest and citron. Demanding for attention Intelligent & very sensitive Talk clearly
- 34. Cockatoos are noisy,affectionate, playful birds that often demand their owners’ undivided attention but they’ll return that devotion two-fold. Their feathering dramatically ranges the color spectrum from blacks and reds to pink and white and yellow.
- 35. Moluccan Cockatoo Behavior/HealthConcerns: Without enough mental and physical stimulation, Moluccan cockatoos can resort to destructive behavior such as feather picking. They can be prone to psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFD), fatty liver disease, obesity and bumblefoot disease Moluccan cockatoos are known to be dusty birds, which is a concern for those with allergies.
- 36. Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo Behavior/HealthConcerns: A stressful household or a lack of the appropriate amount of human interaction can cause bad behavior in these somewhat high-strung pet birds. This pet bird does best in a home where it is the only bird. Sulpher- crested cockatoos can become territorial once they have matured and they are often destructive chewers.
- 37. Umbrella Cockatoo Behavior/Health Concerns:Umbrella Cockatoos can be extremely aggressive while breeding. Without enough mental and physical stimulation, they can resort destructive behaviors such as feather picking. They are susceptible to psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFD), fatty liver disease, obesity and bumblefoot
- 38. psittacine beak andfeather disease Viral disease It attacks the feather follicles and the beak and claw matricess of the bird, The acute form of the disease is manifested by lethargy, loss of appetite, vomiting and diarrhea due to the severe immune system suppression, multiple secondary infections develop, causing death within two to four weeks. Typical confirmation of the acute form of the disease is by necropsy, because it progresses too quickly for the normal signs such as feather loss and beak deformity to appear. Feather loss, distorted beak growth Sulphur crested cockatoo
- 39. Budgerigar American Parakeet EnglishType Budgie Normal green type Budgie
- 40. How to feedbudgies 1. Seeds- Seeds should only make up 1/6 of your budgie's diet. 2. Buy pellets 3. Use fruits and vegetables apples, pumpkin, grapes, carrot, parsley, broccoli, mango, sweet potato, squash, and spinach. fruits and vegetables that you should never feed your bird are avocado, the pits and seeds of fruit, chocolate, mushrooms, uncooked beans, and the leaves and stems of tomatoes.