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Feb 02 2009

Pepper the Parrot sings at Super Bowl!

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Well, at the Puppy Super Bowl that is! Animal Planet has held this event for non-football lovers for the past 5 years complete with Kitten Halftime show! There certainly is something for all animal lovers!

Meet Pepper the Parrot : Puppy Bowl V : Animal Planet

Animal Planet tells us a little bit about Pepper the Parrot:

Pepper is a 12-year-old African Grey parrot and an ambassador for Phoenix Landing, an all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to helping parrots. Pepper has been seen on Animal Planet’s Pet Star and has been featured in BirdTalk magazine, Companion Parrot Quarterly and BirdChannel.com.

Pepper sometimes sings lyrically, but more often does sound effects, she can even bark like a dog! She also loves to watch football, and does amazing sounds like sports fans. She squeals and screams with excitement and sounds exactly like the ref’s whistle.

Somebody better call Simon from American Idol and warn him quick!!!

Written by LuAnn Apple · Categorized: Parrots In The News · Tagged: American Idol, Animal Planet, Puppy Bowl V, super bowl

Feb 01 2009

8 Great Factoids About Parrots

African Grey Parrot
African Grey Parrot

If you’re a Parrot lover then here’s a few things you will love to know! BTW, check out one of my favorite information websites Wikipedia.org for more Fun Factoids!

  1. Did you know there are roughly 372 species of parrots?
  2. The greatest diversity of parrots if sound in South America and Australiasia
  3. With few exceptions, Parrots are monogamous which nest in cavaties and hold no territories other than their nesting sight.
  4. While parrots have the distinction of being able to mimic human speech, studies with the African Grey Parrot have shown that some are able to associate words with their meanings and form simple sentences
  5. Not only have parrots demonstrated intelligence through scientific testing of their language using ability, but some species of parrot such as the Kea are also highly skilled at using tools and solving puzzles
  6. Parrots do not have vocal cords, so sound is accomplished by expelling air across the mouth of the bifurcated trachea. Different sounds are produced by changing the depth and shape of trachea. So, talking parrots are really whistling in different variations.
  7. Sayings about parrots colour the modern English language. The verb “parroting” can be found in the dictionary, and means “to repeat by rote.” There are also clichés, such as the British saying “sick as a parrot.”
  8. Parrots are used as symbols of nations and nationalism. A parrot is found on the flag of Dominica. The St. Vincent parrot is the national bird of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, a Caribbean nation.

Got a another great parrot factoid you’d like us to know? Send us your suggestions via our contact form, we’d love to know and share!

Written by LuAnn Apple · Categorized: Parrot knowledge · Tagged: African Grey, facts, Parrots, species

Jan 30 2009

When the temperatures drop….

weather-marsI can’t tell you how happy I am that the warm weather has returned! Last week when the evening temps dropped into the low 30’s we really had our work cut out for us. Birds can stand temps around 40 degrees for one night but more than that and you better bring them in – especially any featherless birds! With this ongoing cold snap, suddenly all 29 of our outdoor birds have to become indoor birds and quick!

This is when I am soooo thankful for the M.A.R.S. volunteers. Couldn’t do it without them!

The laughter and good music that accompanies this crazy task really helps to keep the birds happy. Don’t forget the birds do best if grouped together with who they get along with. It’s like the seating arrangement at a wedding or a politician’s dinner!!!

This happens every night until the temperature reaches at least 40 degrees again. Then, and only then is it safe for the birds to be back outside. Keep your birds safe and warm! Don’t let them get too cold and pay attention to your weather report!

Written by LuAnn Apple · Categorized: Bird Care · Tagged: care, florida, parrot, weather

Jan 28 2009

Upcoming Events: February 7th and 8th!

Events at the Melbourne Avian Rescue Sanctuary in Melbourne Beach, Florida

Mark your calenders!

On Saturday February 7th we will be having a show at the Aloha Pet & Bird Hospital in Indian Harbour Beach.

Our array of superstar birds will include Cuddles, Dakota and Clyde who singlehandedly give a whole new answer to the question “can birds talk?”!!!!!

Our in-house artists, also known as Kids Corner on MarsParrots.org, will be premiering their brand new artwork. Really fresh and orignal, it makes for great gifts and goes to a really good cause (the birds!).

On Sunday February 8th we will be doing a fundraiser at an art gallery called Art Gallery and Studio located in old downtown Melbourne on East New Haven.

We’re hoping to raise lots of money but if you can’t make it please consider a donation!

Cuddles, Dakota and Clyde hope to see you there!

Written by LuAnn Apple · Categorized: Events · Tagged: art, aviary rescue, bird, Events

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