This is a baby Grey Headed Cape Parrot (P.f.s.) hatched at Old World Aviaries in Texas. He is about 9 days old. He had to be brought in because he got separated from his sibling and the parents weren't covering him and probably not feeding him either. He's 2 or 3 days behind what he should weigh.
Photo by Scott Lewis.
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I found this picture on the 'Net. It had the title: "shiver me timbers. i have scurvy. i'm so pretty. so is thor, my parrot" Recognize that parrot on her shoulder? See the orginal here.
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This is a sketch of Thor sent by a very nice lady who used Thor as a model to practice drawing birds.
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This is a still from a Cape Parrot video shot in South Africa. I am told the video will be available at THE FEATHER TREE.
Photo by Steve Garvin.
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This is a stamp from Cambodia featuring the Poicephalus Robustus. It is part of a set of bird stamps. Issued April 1, 1989. Scott Catalog #938-45.
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I purchased this hand carved wood wall hanging on Ebay.
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I found this listed on Ebay. It is a tropical bird card from a 1954 pack of cigarettes.
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Sent to me by Colleen Downs of the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. Reprints of this paiting are available for 400 Rand plus postage.
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Greyheaded Parrots Poicephalus fuscicollis suahelicus at drinking trough - Adult and juveniles. Taken by Craig Symes in Levubu, South Africa.
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Adult Cape Parrot P.r. approaching drinking site - Adult male. Taken by Craig Symes in Creighton, South Africa.
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Cape Parrot Poicephalus robustus chicks in cavity of live Podocarpus henkelii. Taken by Craig Symes in Creighton, South Africa.
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Cape Parrot Poicephalus robustus chicks in nest cavity of live Podocarpus henkelii - Chicks in nest. Taken by Craig Symes in Creighton, South Africa.
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