Pionus Parrot Perfection

Maximilian pionus (also known as Maximilian's pionus and the Scaly-headed parrot) are understated beauties.  Their green, bronze and brown feathers shimmer in the light, the mauve/purple breast feathers are rare in the family Psittacidae, the striking white eye ring, and the brilliant red feathers on the underside of the tail make Maxis, in my opinion, …

Santa Birdie

I've been preparing my list for Christmas for mom's review, ordering and delivery next Tuesday morning.  I realize it's hard to believe, but I HAVE been a good birdie all year (well, there was that one incident in Penne's Tree a while back when my buddy Oscar (a cockatoo) and I got into the moonshine, …