A Green Cheek Conure Medley

Time-stamps:

2:50 - second part (shenanigans abound)
5:26 - third part (in the car)
8:52 - fourth part (yums and chews)
10:41 - fifth part (tired baby)

Harvey is a part of our family, not an accessory to it. Therefore, he receives the care and attention that reflects such a position, which includes the necessary adjustments and compromises from us. Parrots/Conures require diligent care and attention, which might include forfeiture, on your part, of common daily habits and practices. If you can’t accommodate their needs, then please, reconsider bringing one into your home. Additionally, because so many succumb to neglect, there are many that find themselves abandoned or relinquished, waiting for someone who has the responsibility and patience they need; therefore, adoption remains an overlooked option, as to shopping, but can provide a profound opportunity for both human and bird. These little guys can live a long time, enriching your life exponentially, but only if you do your part.


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At 0:22 --
Harvey never played with these toys unsupervised. Though he enjoyed them immensely, he no longer has these toy balls, given the potential harm they posed when he would chew off the protruding spikes.
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At 3:34 --
Since Harvey uses our heads so much--as a perch, landing pad, playground, etc.--we refrain from personal grooming products that would harm him. On that note, other commonly used products can pose a great—even fatal—risk to your bird:
perfumes,
cigarettes and pipes and vaping,
aerosol products,
many household cleaners and disinfectants,
new carpeting (formaldehyde),
paint and varnish,
chocolate and caffeine and onions and other foods,
gas (natural gas, carbon monoxide, kerosene heaters, etc),
scented candles and air-fresheners,
fireplace smoke,
items with non-stick coating (PTFE) – this includes, but isn’t limited to: pots, pans, hair dryers, self-cleaning ovens, grills, waffle irons, indoor grills, space heaters, and more.

http://www.naturechest.com/toptendafo...
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At 8:40 --
Definition of zygodactyl (Merriam-Webster) -- having the toes arranged two in front and two behind
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At 9:26 --
“In parrots, the taste buds are on the roof of the oropharynx on either side of the choana, and on the floor of the oropharynx at the front end of the laryngeal mound.”

http://www.exoticpetvet.net/avian/ana...
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At 9:38 --
Bones of the avian tongue –the Hyoid Apparatus, paraglossum bone
“Human tongues have intrinsic and extrinsic muscles, but almost all birds have only extrinsic muscles.... Parrots are one of the few birds that have intrinsic muscles controlling tongue movement.”
https://goo.gl/R9f91m
and
https://goo.gl/pGUeEg
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Music used, all from the YouTube library:

1. “Marty Gots a Plan,” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...
Artist: http://incompetech.com/

2. “Les Toreadors,” from Carmen (by Bizet)

3. “Dog and Pony Show,” by a silent partner

4. “Dog Park,” by a silent partner

5. “Happy Boy End Theme,” by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...
Artist: http://incompetech.com/

6. “Prelude No. 2,” by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/preludes/
Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/