Okay, I brought Rufus to the vet and she did not really solve the problem. He’s been lethargic and only wants to eat and nap.
He’s got a splayed leg, so he’s kind of lopsided and messes up his feathers a lot.
Revisiting Perdeck’s Legendary Avian Migration Experiments: Or, How We Learned Starlings Don’t Take Directions From Just Anybody
Let’s imagine for a moment that Stuart is the adventurous type. Perhaps he’s one of the first starlings to realize that his traditional wintering grounds are getting a bit too crowded—or a bit too warm—for comfort. So, he decides to strike out in a new direction, maybe heading further north than any starling has before.
As the sun rises on yet another migration season, Stuart the starling is once again preparing for his epic journey. By now, he’s a seasoned veteran of the skies, and if birds could give TED Talks, Stuart would be headlining with his tales of daring detours and unplanned layovers.
Now, let me tell you about the time Stuart found himself in the middle of a mystery that would have stumped even the sharpest detectives. Yes, you heard that right—Stuart the starling, with his flair for adventure and knack for getting into (and out of) trouble, once dabbled in a bit of sleuthing. And as you might expect, it was anything but ordinary.
Michal C. is seeking information,
I am currently on the lookout for toys, specialty products like Millet, and health-promoting nutrition items for parakeets.
In a cozy, sunlit room filled with the sounds of soft chirping, a small, vibrant parakeet named Charlie flutters from perch to perch.
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Richard C.
I have noticed that parakeets and cockatiels who have had their wings clipped at a very young age flew wildly and into windows when their flight feathers grow back in.
I came across a fascinating piece discussing the most perilous hazards linked to harm and fatality in parrots. At the forefront of this list was the peril of neglecting to trim your feathered companion’s wings.
Short answer, “geography.”
In contrast to certain birds that embark on lengthy journeys, we do not think about our pet bird species in the wild engaging in long-distance migrations.
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