tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post4266821155874534807..comments2024-03-17T03:03:08.398-05:00Comments on Pawsitively Pets: What Makes a Parrot a Parrot?AnnStaubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-3199002376871058982017-06-10T17:27:04.004-05:002017-06-10T17:27:04.004-05:00my favorites are, conures, quakers,mustache parake...my favorites are, conures, quakers,mustache parakeets,parakeets,and cockatiels.<br />(i have a lot more on my list)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-59323151535264943262015-10-19T08:34:04.312-05:002015-10-19T08:34:04.312-05:00Their beaks are different however. Also, raptors d...Their beaks are different however. Also, raptors do not have the same type of feet. A hooked bill combined with zygodactyl toes and the other traits mentioned in the article are what makes a parrot a parrot. They are just sometimes called "hookbills". I did not make the name up, so I can't take credit for it. AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-2684669292671995802015-10-18T18:37:11.722-05:002015-10-18T18:37:11.722-05:00A hook bill does not make a parrot a parrot. If th...A hook bill does not make a parrot a parrot. If that was the case than, Eagles, falcons & hawks would be considered parrpts because they too have a 'hookbill'.Ginny Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-13577201839581455432013-03-18T21:28:59.345-05:002013-03-18T21:28:59.345-05:00Very interesting. I like the really big ones that...Very interesting. I like the really big ones that can talk!<br /><br />your pal,<br />GarthThe World According to Garth Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04367775414160411887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-81613783142218224152013-03-18T08:44:20.895-05:002013-03-18T08:44:20.895-05:00Who knew there were so many different types! Who knew there were so many different types! Misaki @ misadventuresofMisakihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495659749225421880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-76468940304649963622013-03-17T00:19:35.861-05:002013-03-17T00:19:35.861-05:00I also had a parakeet when I was in middle school....I also had a parakeet when I was in middle school. They are great little birds. AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-8657223708861772332013-03-17T00:18:11.292-05:002013-03-17T00:18:11.292-05:00My favorite by far is a parakeet. We had one when ...My favorite by far is a parakeet. We had one when our son was small & he was a beautiful singer. When someone called on the phone they always commented on his beautiful singing. Pretty Boy. He was a beautiful blue. Sure do miss him.Tabteacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06588701374637936966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-14940443463578248422013-03-16T08:39:38.316-05:002013-03-16T08:39:38.316-05:00Mom is always learning something new. The photos o...Mom is always learning something new. The photos of different types of parrots is nice, but we kitties wish each had been identified so we could put a name with a face in case we ever meet any. Purrs and hugs from the kitties at www.thecatonmyhead.com, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista JosetteAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05223989834951055814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-90535528468243219382013-03-15T21:02:14.128-05:002013-03-15T21:02:14.128-05:00Lol, I thought you were saying your grandma had a ...Lol, I thought you were saying your grandma had a hooknose for a minute... good one CK.AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-79936871892196066522013-03-15T20:34:55.071-05:002013-03-15T20:34:55.071-05:00Very informative piece. Gramma used to have a hook...Very informative piece. Gramma used to have a hook nose. Wonder if she was a parrot. Hmmm.Cathy Keishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11237575721246947408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-36041916933063902712013-03-15T15:30:41.374-05:002013-03-15T15:30:41.374-05:00Thank you Brian - I appreciate it! I know that not...Thank you Brian - I appreciate it! I know that not everyone has some of these pets, but I really do enjoy writing about them. Thanks for taking the time to read :)AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-46572441544011950702013-03-15T15:29:11.032-05:002013-03-15T15:29:11.032-05:00When I first started working with birds I was tota...When I first started working with birds I was totally nervous! They are hard to read and their bites hurt lol. Plus, they seem so breakable. I got to be the technician for a board certified avian vet and I became the best bird handling tech at the clinic - now I love them! AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-27160468109999788332013-03-15T15:18:48.708-05:002013-03-15T15:18:48.708-05:00Don't tell anyone, but mom is kind of nervous ...Don't tell anyone, but mom is kind of nervous about birds. But she really loves a book called Alex & Me about a very clever and famous African Grey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-37224013424333885812013-03-15T13:38:40.004-05:002013-03-15T13:38:40.004-05:00I agree with Loy, you have the best and most infor...I agree with Loy, you have the best and most informative posts and I really do enjoy your blog, seriously!Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-11069075172436545452013-03-15T11:46:41.665-05:002013-03-15T11:46:41.665-05:00Hehe - thanks guys, hope you have an awesome St. P...Hehe - thanks guys, hope you have an awesome St. Patty's day too! AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-30062557330597198042013-03-15T11:45:47.460-05:002013-03-15T11:45:47.460-05:00Oh my gosh Charmaine! I never knew you had birds! ...Oh my gosh Charmaine! I never knew you had birds! You must share some pictures of them - I would love to see them all. AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-85830980408541124352013-03-15T11:44:30.660-05:002013-03-15T11:44:30.660-05:00Yes, there are a lot of parrots that should probab...Yes, there are a lot of parrots that should probably not be kept as pets. AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-85966443791709041372013-03-15T11:43:43.529-05:002013-03-15T11:43:43.529-05:00Hehe, Greys are great. They do pack a lot of perso...Hehe, Greys are great. They do pack a lot of personality! AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-28015677906420532332013-03-15T11:43:14.598-05:002013-03-15T11:43:14.598-05:00deer cod...R werst nite mare haz come troo...a pos...deer cod...R werst nite mare haz come troo...a post anda total post bout<br /><br />......BURDS.........<br /><br />help uz...sum bodee :)<br /><br />Haza awesum seachtain OH deireadh anda happee Lá Fhéile Pádraig<br />Ore: <br />haza awesum week oh end anda happee st patricks day<br /><br /><br /><br />da tabbies o trout townehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08716543768517442543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-74346662936242045122013-03-15T11:43:00.599-05:002013-03-15T11:43:00.599-05:00Wow, that's crazy! Austin has large flocks of ...Wow, that's crazy! Austin has large flocks of quaker parakeets flying around here. AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-79185465602576060002013-03-15T11:23:10.159-05:002013-03-15T11:23:10.159-05:00I love birds, and have owned a few over the years....I love birds, and have owned a few over the years. So pretty, yet....messy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-84951840635843551672013-03-15T09:52:53.359-05:002013-03-15T09:52:53.359-05:00I haven't been around many parrots and any of ...I haven't been around many parrots and any of their relations, so it would be hard to choose which one is my favorite. But that is good information. I did not realize that a parakeet is a parrot. Makes sense. Have a great day.Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16571726966413507123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-45320029070872321802013-03-15T09:02:25.107-05:002013-03-15T09:02:25.107-05:00Hi Ann, You come up with some really interesting a...Hi Ann, You come up with some really interesting animal information! I've learned a lot just reading your column. Thanks. Have a good weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-46652810898627914862013-03-15T08:59:20.895-05:002013-03-15T08:59:20.895-05:00Hey Ann, I love birds! We have 5 hookbills...an Af...Hey Ann, I love birds! We have 5 hookbills...an African Gray named Sebastian, a Blue-Front Amazon named Griffin, an Albino Ringneck named Marley and 2 Superbs named Everett and Quigley!! They talk all day long, it sounds like an office full of people when they get started!! Sebastian is constantly calling for the cats and Olivia...Olivia the big fearless bird dog that she is...yeah right she is scared to death of the birds, I think mainly because they can talk and yell at her when shes bad :) Birds make wonderful (although terribly messy!) pets and can learn many, many words! Griffin sings whole songs and Sebastian has a vocabulary better than most 10 year olds!! Thanks for this great posting! Charmaine and all at Kitty KanteenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6382480381687088490.post-15268694842397772102013-03-15T08:33:47.748-05:002013-03-15T08:33:47.748-05:00Oh wow! Most names I had never heard of!
PurrsOh wow! Most names I had never heard of!<br />PurrsTexas, a Cat in... Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09892788740733951879noreply@blogger.com