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Spartacus, Idefix
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One, Five years old
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Male
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Bronze Wing Pionus, Sulfur Crested Cockatoo
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Arizona, USA
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little bluish guy with the horn colored beak is Spartacus, a Bronze
Wing Pionus. He is about one year old. The white poof ball is Idefix, a
Medium Sulfur Crested Cockatoo. Though they look quite different on the
surface, they have much in common. Both enjoy human company, especially
if said human company comes bearing gifts such as almonds or walnuts!
Idefix particularly craves cuddles; lack of physical attention will
result in one foot being brought up to the neck to fluff his own
feathers with the most soulful "I am so neglected" look that would
certainly garner an Oscar if parrots could be nominated.
Spartacus and Idefix enjoy a variety of food: plenty of fruits and
veggies, legume mixtures, pellets and whole grain cereals and any
healthy table foods. They will help themselves to my plate if I forget
to offer them their own portion. And for the budding artists, the
messier the food the better! Plain white walls are excellent canvasses
for grape and orange pulp and pasta with tomato sauce! I do believe they
hold an Avian Olympic event to see who can fling a juicy morsel the
farthest. The winner gets to strut with pride an watch Mom clean up the
mess.
Both think soft woods and paper products are great! Any toys, furniture
or bills will do! How many of you have had to request a new bill from a
utility company because said bill and envelope now met top secret
disposal procedures? Shredded into such small pieces that even the most
dedicated spy would pass on the opportunity to glue it all back
together. Spartacus and Idefix are great companions and dull moments are
rare at their house!
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