Thor's Cape Parrot Site

Orion

Companion of: Mark

From (City, State, Country): Arkansas

Age: 14 months

Birds Homepage: http://www.capeparrot.org

Number of Capes You Have: 1

Pet or Breeder: Pet

Why did you chose a Cape Parrot?: Gentle, quiet, cuddly, can entertain self, intelligent, and speaking ability.

Sex: Male

Sub-species: Fuscicollis

Weight: 340 grams

Amount of coloring & where: Orange elbows and socks

Length (nose to butt): unknown at the moment

Where Purchased: Tennessee Breeder

When Purchased: Late May 2011

Age When Brought Home: 13 months

Hand Fed: yes

Shy or aggressive around strangers: Very calm, doesn’t bite, well socialized.

Talking ability: Speaks some words and phrases, but not while I’m in the room.

How would you rate noise: Usually he makes less noise, at a similar volume as my Pyrruha Molinae, but he can be a lot louder.

How would you rate activity level: His activity level is moderate.

Likes to bathe: I’ve only seen him bathe once in the 5 weeks we’ve had him.

How cuddly or affectionate: We’re not bonded yet, he does allow cuddling but doesn’t seek it yet.

Territorial: His personal sphere is about a one foot radius. He is only slightly territorial about his cage.

Size and type of cage: Avian Adventure Grande Play Top 30″ L X 42″ W X 73″ H

Favorite toys and perches: Dogwood Tree Stand and homemade leather, wood and bead toy.

What is the regular diet: Zupreem Fruit Blend, Zupreem Avian Maintenance for Parrots and Conures, Seeds as training rewards, fresh fruits and veggies.

Favorite Food: Zupreem Fruitblend, seed treats and apple slices

Avian Vet or other Vet: Other Vet

Wings Clipped: No

Any Health Problems or Accidents: Rough landing and broken primary flight feather.