My pet green cheek conure will lightly hold my finger with one foot while he’s stabilized with the other foot on something else. Do you know if this is a common behavior or if hes just grabbin my hand?

could be both! sometimes birds can be reluctant to get on hands if they’re a little shaky or don’t feel stable to them; he could want to be on your hand but be unsure. or he’s just chilling!

sorry i haven’t done many requests – ive been busy and trying to focus on schoolwork over the blog. for the end of October, i have black and orange birds scheduled, and November will have a turkey theme – since usually our appreciation for them extends only as far as food. it won’t be about guilt tripping people into not eating meat, but just appreciating them as cool birds too. December im not sure – maybe the birds corresponding with the dates in the 12 days of christmas?

calmcleardriven:

todaysbird:

the american oystercatcher is a large shorebird found in north & south america. oystercatchers’ most common way of feeding is to locate a partially opened mollusk and jab in their beak, severing the muscle that clamps the mollusk shut, then eating the mollusk. as their name implies, they enjoy shellfish such as oysters and mussels, but they will also feed on starfish and other sea creatures.

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the american oystercatcher is a large shorebird found in north & south america. oystercatchers’ most common way of feeding is to locate a partially opened mollusk and jab in their beak, severing the muscle that clamps the mollusk shut, then eating the mollusk. as their name implies, they enjoy shellfish such as oysters and mussels, but they will also feed on starfish and other sea creatures.

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i was at the ostrich exhibit at the zoo one time and a little boy yelled “TURKEY!!! MOM – A REALLY BIG TURKEY!!!” at the top of his lungs and it’s been about 8 years and i still havent stopped thinking about it