What does a parrot look like?

Parrots - one of the most beloved petsin bird worshipers. They are bright, cheerful, able to cheer up and are capable of learning. Parrots know a huge variety of species and subspecies, but they all have much in common.

To give a general description of howlooks like a parrot, you need to understand that there are different types of colossal ones. For example, there are birds large (ares) the size of black grouses, and there are small birds, approximately from a sparrow. There are parrots with a long tail, longer than the body, with a short tail. However, almost all of them are bright, many of them are capable of reproducing human speech. A characteristic feature of these birds is the beak. It is powerful, curved and resembles the beak of an owl or other predator. Also a significant difference from other birds is the language of the parrot. He is fat, fleshy and mobile.

A wavy parrot decorates your life

The most famous and familiar residents of our apartments- wavy parrots. They are sold in pet stores and in bird markets, and their cost is rather low. How do wavy parrots look? They are quite small, but their plumage is quite saturated with color. The name "undulating" this parrot has got for the transverse waves on the plumage. And they are located only on the back, wings and back of the neck.

Wavy parrots can be monochrome(blue, green, ash or blue), and the shade may be different. And also they can have motley plumage, which is colored unevenly by different colors.

If you have a pair of parakeets, perhaps theywill want to multiply. To do this, they need to create good conditions, in other words, hang a nest house. While the couple is waiting for replenishment, the male is especially attentive to the future mother. He will feed her, touch feathers and even kiss. How does a pregnant parrot look like? There is no big difference. However, it is believed that the female, preparing for clutching, can become aggressive, will try to seclude herself. Egg is formed quickly, per day. Sometimes a slightly bulging tummy is visible.

How to choose a healthy parrot

If you decide to purchase a parrot, then be sure to check if the bird is healthy. What does a healthy parrot look like?

• A healthy bird is active, eats well. Try to feed the parrot, he should eat with pleasure.
• His feathers are smooth, he constantly cleanses them. If the bird is ruffled - it may have molting, and maybe - poor health.
• The legs of the parrot should be without a raid and incomprehensible formations. If he is older - scales are more pronounced, if younger - the skin is thin.
• The parrot should fly well.
• If you do not know how to look like parrots with good health, pay attention to the beak. Its surface should be smooth and clean.

When you bring the bird home, do not need to immediatelytake her in his arms, talk loudly with her. Let the parrot get used to its cage, to a new home and new people. And only after a while try to tame it and try to teach how to talk.

How to know if the bird is sick

If the parrot is healthy and merry, the learning processspeech will pass quickly and effectively. But sometimes parrots are sick. It is important to pay attention to this in time and try to take action immediately. To suspect that something is wrong, you need to know what a sick parrot looks like.

• Usually the parrot prefers to sit on one leg. If he sits for two long time - there is a possibility that the bird is unwell.
• A disheveled appearance, trembling is also a sign of illness. These birds try to hide their condition from the host and will tend to assume a normal appearance when you approach the cage.
• The parrot can start pulling out feathers for nothing. So often behave sick parrots. What do feathers look like in an unhealthy parrot? Usually its color is a little dull.
• Litter can be liquid.
• The bird can lose coordination and fly into a glass or wall.

Each such sign is eloquent and may bea serious cause for concern. However, not all diseases of birds are dangerous, the bird can feel a brief indisposition, which will not become a serious problem.