The Alexandria parrot does not belong to common types of pets, but still many lovers of birds opt for this bird. And all thanks to the beautiful appearance, good learning and high intelligence. Iran, Pakistan, Vietnam, Laos, India are considered the birthplace of birds, and they got their name because of Alexander the Great, whose warriors, returning home to Greece, also took parrots with them. In nature, there are several subspecies of these beauties, which are divided according to their habitat: Nepalese, Lao, Burmese.
In the natural habitat, the Alexandrian parrot lives in a flock and prefers to settle on tall tropical trees. Thanks to the long feathers, it reaches 60 cm in length, the plumage color is grassy green and bluish near the head. Around the neck there is a pink necklace and a black tie, the birds are distinguished by their bright red beak. Feel great in captivity, with proper care, they will live quietly 40-50 years. Alexandrians are attractive for their friendly disposition and calm, balanced character. It is necessary to be prepared for the fact that the pet can become attached to only one person.
Good learning and intelligence, a beautiful appearance, curiosity, sociability - this is what the Alexandrian parrot boasts. Because of this, the price of such a bird starts at $ 350. Alexandrians require space, so they need a large cage or aviary, in any case, the pet needs to be released every day for about three hours, flying around the house. The birds are very curious and intelligent, so you need to look after them, like small children. They can get into where they should not or spoil something.
The Alexandrian parrot does not like to sit idle, so the owner must buy him many different trinkets, toys, mirrors, ladders. Of course, all this will not be enough for a long time, so a pet during flights around the apartment can independently find for itself fun from the available things. In the wild, birds very often stand in the pouring rain, so at home you should also swim from time to time by spraying water from the spray bottle. This must be done without fanaticism, if the pet does not want to get wet, it is not necessary to force it.
The Alexandria parrot will feel fine if its daily diet included a mixture of corn, peas, wheat and barley. Especially these cereals, he prefers in the stage of milk-wax ripeness. Be sure to give the feathery fresh vegetables, fruits, greens, because it needs vitamins, if it is not possible to find fresh products, you can feed dried fruits, but first they should be soaked in warm water. During the nesting period of birds, white bread soaked in milk and egg mixture are added to the main diet.
Many bird lovers dream of having an Alexandrian parrot. The photo of these mischievous people causes only a smile and tenderness, but still it is not recommended to keep them in the apartment, because loud screams may not please the neighbors.