![]() To observe this behaviour in the facilities of Loro Parque Fundación is not only an immense privilege, it also vindicates the good conditions for the species such that it shows the complete cycle of its biology. Pesquet’s Parrot (Psittrichias fulgidus), (c) Rafael Zamora Padron In fact, the young bird camouflages itself well and can not be distinguished from the adults. The hatchling behaves as if it were an adult. ![]() However, during the first flights of their nestlings, they have remained silent and shy in order not to attract the attention of any possible predator. His parents have been challenging and claiming their territory during the incubation period. His behaviour is surprisingly interesting. In the middle of August, a hatchling managed to scale a stunning palm trunk of Washingtonia filifera in order to get back into its deep nest, which was excavated by its parents. The Pesquet’s parrots ( Psittrichas fulgidus) are having a great season with numerous breeding successes. Several chicks have become real stars, as in the case of a beautiful Gang-Gang Cockatoo ( Callocephalon fimbriatum), which grows every day and can be viewed by the many visitors to Loro Parque during these months. It is a painstaking work that involves trust between like-minded individuals: a behaviour that allows us to measure the compatibility of a pair. This help is essential and also enjoyable for them. The partner helps by breaking gently the sheath that surrounds the new feathers. In this phase the bonds of parrots living together in pairs are also reinforced, since the new emerging plumage cause itching and discomfort. Gang-gang Cockatoo (Callocephalon fimbriatum) (c) Rafael Zamora Padronįrequent baths, sun exposure and a fresh and light diet, rich in calcium, will allow them to reach winter in peak condition. In the case of parrots this process is slower than in other species and their metabolism makes considerable effort to create new structures. Moulting is a renewal process that involves rest and avoids sudden movements. However, nothing could be further from reality.ĭuring this time we improve hygiene measures and take the opportunity to observe as much as possible our birds, which during this period become a little more reserved and inactive. Many breeders consider this time a bit boring and neglect the care of the aviaries. Even copulations will depend on the good structure of wings and tail. If the primary feathers grow strong, they will allow the birds to develop their pectoral muscles well. Their robustness and fertility is directly related to their ability to fly. It is also an important period for the one and two year old young birds, whose plumage will affect their size and ability to attract a mate. The process of moulting will prepare the future breeding pair for the next season. It is now, when small feathers fall to the floor of the aviaries, that breeders must pay special attention to the health of their birds. Now begins a period of rest in which the parrots of these species will no longer reproduce and will start a delicate but very important phase, the moulting period. The amazon parrots are also rearing their last nestlings. The breeding season is almost over for some species such as the group of Psittacula.
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