"A few significant findings emerged. The birds engaged in most calls for the maximum allowed time. They formed strong preferences—in the preliminary pilot study, Cunha’s bird Ellie, a Goffin’s cockatoo, became fast friends with a California-based African grey named Cookie. “It’s been over a year and they still talk,” Cunha says.
"According to Kleinberger, the types of vocalizations the birds used suggested they were mirroring the call and response nature they engage in in the wild—“hello, I’m here!” in parrot-speak."
(courtesy wolvendamien at Bluesky)
the littlest budgie feathers I could find on the bird room floor
a fledgling budgerigar or "budgie" 🐦 by @kevinsbirds
Our lesson is Music 🎸🎶🦜
Gouache painting of long-tailed tits for the upcoming book about my local nature reserve.
Long-tailed tits make stretchy nests from a base of moss and spider silk. On the outside they’re covered in lichen for camouflage and inside are lined with feathers for cosiness!
European robin (Erithacus rubecula) photos I took 04/05/2024, Wintersett, West Yorkshire, UK
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"Marty"
2025, watercolor and gouache
Marty is an education bird where I work. Unable to be released right now, Marty is used to go on trips to events to educate folks about wildlife.