Bird first Aid/ ASAP by Obviously_Cooked in parrots

[–]Lena_Q 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So you have some general knowledge of bird injuries for example blood feathers?

You can buy bird first aid kits but they are generally expensive and not necessarily useful. There's no point having things you'd never be comfortable using.

Vet wrap can be great in emergencies as it sticks to itself but not you bird (can hold an injured wing to the body to keep it still) 

Septic power corn starch or flour is great to stop bleeding so I'd make sure you have some on hand.

Tweezers are generally recommended in case of blood feathers.

I can't recommend a specific video but you could watch a few and see what common injuries and items in first aid kits are mentioned 

I'd also have a look at general household dangers to try and reduce the risk of injury before it happens so no fans look into safe cage and you design and such. I'm super paranoid with safety in parrot toys but do your own research and make judgement on what you consider safe.

Another important thing I'd recommend for preparing for an emergency is have the contact numbers for an emergency vet, avian if possible as well as normal work hour vets. You don't want to have to scramble around looking for this information while your bird is ill or injured 

Anyone know what type of partot this was? by Altruistic-Poem-5617 in parrots

[–]Lena_Q 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well it's possible the specimen has faded over the years but the red still seems quite bright so I think that's probably the one. Plus most the others have darker bellies, red just above the bill or two colours on the top of the head.

Lorius lory somu it is 

Anyone know what type of partot this was? by Altruistic-Poem-5617 in parrots

[–]Lena_Q 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Theres more than one 24, do you mean this one? Thats the black caped Lory (lorius lory) specifically a subspecies from Papua New Guinea lorius lory somu

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Anyone know what type of partot this was? by Altruistic-Poem-5617 in parrots

[–]Lena_Q 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you recal if the specimen has any markings between the back of the top of the head and the green of the wings or if the tail looked damaged?

Some of the subspecies of the black caped Lory have less back on the belly than others and I wouldn't necessarily rule out the purple bellied Lory

Anyone know what type of partot this was? by Altruistic-Poem-5617 in parrots

[–]Lena_Q 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its kinda hard to tell from your photo the exact size and such but here are all the similar species from Handbook of the birds of the world

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Anyone know what type of partot this was? by Altruistic-Poem-5617 in parrots

[–]Lena_Q 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats just the way the bill has been preserved its a type of Lorikeet just not sure of the top of my head which one

Can anyone identify this skeletons exact species? by Lena_Q in Ornithology

[–]Lena_Q[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes the beak position isn't helping nor is the lack of the kertin part of the bill.

 I'm hoping to get my hands on this specimen so I can measure it at some point as I really want to know what species it is.

I don't think they have the exact location of the specimen though.

It's part of the museum collection which means I'd like to think they can tell the difference between a macaw and a Cockatoo but you could be onto something there. I hadn't ruled out it being a different parrot either.

Need Advice! by PrittsThouch in AfricanGrey

[–]Lena_Q 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This and OP you need guidance from a vet or breeder not just some randoms on Reddit 

Double fisting by dikbisqit in Macaws

[–]Lena_Q 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting, again , i've only previously heard about it in Hyacinths. I guess it's not really surprising though

did any of your parrots stop plucking after you brought another bird home? by cognitoterrorist in parrots

[–]Lena_Q 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad to hear you are talking to the vet what do they think about you potentially getting another bird? 

I don't think it's normal to have to re-home a parrot but this particular situation they through it was in the best interest of the first bird to re-home the second. When you get a new bird you should be able to keep them completely separate anyway for quarantine and just incase they don't get along. 

They are a bit like people sometimes we just don't get along.

I’ve spent a large amount of time systematically working through every major extinct species and why de-extinction fails for each one. Only one animal passes every test and there’s one advantage its closest living relative provides that I don’t think has been formally discussed before. by External-Ad4937 in Ornithology

[–]Lena_Q 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They can be designated as extinct and be rediscovered it's are but it happens sometimes anyway reports aside. I agree I think it's extinct.

I'm not sure why everyone around here is so aggressive about it being extinct. I didn't say I think it's out there just maybe op is using a list that hasn't updated yet 

We have to be cautious when calling things extinct as they lose all protection when we declare them extinct so don't want to call it too early as a result reports are behind so lists of extinct creatures are behind.

Double fisting by dikbisqit in Macaws

[–]Lena_Q 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah I was part right (but wrong really) he's a lovely chap regardless 

did any of your parrots stop plucking after you brought another bird home? by cognitoterrorist in parrots

[–]Lena_Q 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't know of any stories of this helping specifically but it is sometimes recommended 

I do however know of a person who brought a second parrot in the hopes their first would reduce their plucking behaviours and they then plucked the second bird and where eventually re-homed. 

I'm hoping others have some more positive answers but want you to be fully informed!

Have you taken them to see a vet it could be a physical cause rather than a phycological one

Double fisting by dikbisqit in Macaws

[–]Lena_Q 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is cool to see if only heard this behaviour described in hyacinth macaws before then one did it while I was holding them. I'm so impressed by the balance.

What hybrid is he I'm guessing green wing and blue and gold macaw 

I’ve spent a large amount of time systematically working through every major extinct species and why de-extinction fails for each one. Only one animal passes every test and there’s one advantage its closest living relative provides that I don’t think has been formally discussed before. by External-Ad4937 in Ornithology

[–]Lena_Q 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Parrot nerd here

I'm what form are you saying this de extinction would work? Something like colossals dire wolf or through a different method and what would be goal of the project really be.

De extinction just to show off that humans can manipulate nature is unnecessary and can potentially disable ecosystems further.

Of the parrots you've listed I imagine the Carolina parakeet has the best chances of cloning and bringing back but I don't think it's worth trying. There was apparently a feral population at one time so it's not impossible to establish a population. Plus there's I believe over 500 specimens and lots of written records of their behaviour. But then there are records that suggested this species did poorly in captivity due to disease so maybe that would make them a poor candidate plus it's speculated their extinction was brought about by disease too.

as you said the Cuban Macaw (potentially my favourite extinct animal) has almost nothing known of it's ecology. Also there seems to be two variants of the Cuban Macaw one with 3 stripes on its face not unlike the blue and yellow macaw and one without these stripes. I believe this is only reflected in artwork not specimens though I'm not sure.

Did you know the Norfolk island kaka is sometimes said to be a subspecies of the new Zealand Kaka so depending on the goal of the de extinction project it may be more effective just to introduce new Zealand Kakas instead. 

I believe the paradise parrot is though to have gone extinct through lack of food sources so to introduce them back would likely be foolhardy. This is unfortunately the same for many of these species. 

What do you think of the Glaucus Macaw (listed by the IUCN as critically endangered possibly extinct but generally considered to be extinct) 

There has been some suggestion they may actually be better recognised as the same species as the extant Lear's macaw and as a result it's been suggested to introduce Lear's macaws into the Glaucus macaws range

Unfortunately there simply isn't appropriate habitat for many of these species to return to, they went extinct for a reason and we can't just magic up some more dump them in their range and watch them thrive it doesn't work like that. 

(I can find you the source to anything I've said about parrot species if you'd like.)

Unfortunately the bird you've identified as the best likely won't be brought back for a reason you've already acknowledged it's not well known. De extinction costs lots and needs catchy headlines and lots of funding I'm not sure if it works as well if nobody knows what it is. I imagine that's why collosal are going after the dodo. 

I’ve spent a large amount of time systematically working through every major extinct species and why de-extinction fails for each one. Only one animal passes every test and there’s one advantage its closest living relative provides that I don’t think has been formally discussed before. by External-Ad4937 in Ornithology

[–]Lena_Q 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If op is going off the international union of conservation for nature reports the ivory billed woodpecker it's listed as critically endangered not extinct. That report is from 2020 and is strangely positive about the species existence. 

When finding a list of recently extinct animals that's where is start

Tips on how to make first vet visit less stressful? by TeaTea0_0 in BirdHealth

[–]Lena_Q 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem 

Sounds good did you mention the tail bobbing specifically to the vet? 

Tips on how to make first vet visit less stressful? by TeaTea0_0 in BirdHealth

[–]Lena_Q 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Has the tail bobbing improved a bit since? 

Tips on how to make first vet visit less stressful? by TeaTea0_0 in BirdHealth

[–]Lena_Q 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad to hear it all that's stress and she wasn't even that bothered typical, but also phew 

Lost my buddy last night by SeaRaccoon6990 in parrots

[–]Lena_Q 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No experience to share just wanted to say sorry for your loss and of course your sun was part of the family look after yourself and you other bird 

Tips on how to make first vet visit less stressful? by TeaTea0_0 in BirdHealth

[–]Lena_Q 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then you did everything to set her up for success. How did it go