There are many intelligent animals with high intelligence in nature, but there are also many stupid and cute animals like huskies, alpacas, Russian bears, Indian snakes, etc. Today we will talk about the most stupid and cute animals in nature - "owl (xiao) parrot".
The reason why the owl has this name is because the owl is the name of the bird such as the owl, and the head of the owl is very similar to the head of the parrot, but from the physiological characteristics of the owl parrot is classified as the species of parrot, so it has a combination of owl and parrot name - owl parrot.
The only parrot that can't fly
The parrot is a magical bird, although it is a bird, it can not fly, of course, there are many birds in this direction to evolve like ostriches, snake vultures, etc., because they can meet all needs on land, there is no natural enemy food, so there is no need to exercise their ability to fly, the ability to fly naturally will slowly degenerate, and it has become the only parrot in the parrot world that cannot fly.
Moreover, the parrot is also the heaviest parrot in the parrot family, which can be called the giant of the parrot family. Owl parrots are distributed on small islands in New Zealand, there are no natural predators on the island, food is plentiful, but the weather is relatively cold, the natural owl parrot eats more fat to become a "fat house", and the way of walking has become very funny, like the boss who is patrolling the work.
Birds that can climb trees
Although the parrot is so round and rolling, but people are herbivorous animals, feeding on the fruits, seeds, and pollen of various plants, which is a naked example that vegetarianism cannot lose weight. And the parrot is also one of the longest-lived birds in nature, which shows that vegetarianism can not lose weight, but can live a long life!
In order to find food, it also practiced a one-handed tree climbing skill. It should be said that it is the only bird in nature that cannot fly but can climb trees, and it can also achieve the ability to climb branches with its small paws and beak.
But "often walk by the river, where there are not wet shoes", occasionally will lose their hands and fall to the ground, then the role of obesity will appear, the fat in the body can give a certain buffer, so that even if it falls on the ground, it is safe, it seems that fat is not useless.
Weak vigilance but curiosity
It may be that life on the island is too peaceful and comfortable, and the owl is not afraid of other animals, but on the contrary, it is full of curiosity, and even trotted and jumped all the way to meet humans. Can't help but sigh, there are such stupid and cute animals in the world!
How stupid can it be? Other furry animals will even be mistaken for their own kind, and then do some indescribable actions.
It may be that it has been single for a long time, or it has satisfied its curiosity, and it will be very proud when it is some indescribable animal.
Full of lust
Parrots are not only very stupid in their daily behavior, but also very stupid in mating and reproduction. Female owl parrots do not mate and reproduce without sufficient food, which can upset the male owl parrots, and there is a saying: "The emperor is not anxious for eunuchs to be anxious." But it is useless to rush, and the trees on the island bear fruit only once every two years, and almost all the owl parrots on the island can only breed once every five years.
Once the breeding period is reached, the anxious owl will consume all the energy it has accumulated, run to the same location suitable for reproduction, fight and choose the address of the nest, and then each chirps according to his ability to attract the attention of the female, and the process of singing will last about 8 hours, just to get the favor of the opposite sex.
After all, this is a "world of charm", and attractive male parrots can attract many female parrots to sing night and night, while male parrots without charm can only remain single. It can be described as "drought death of drought, waterlogging death".
Such a "nice" song can attract not necessarily the desired female, but also the terrifying predator. The only way to face the predator owl parrot is to "stand still" and meditate: "You can't see me, you can't see me."
Their yellow-green-black feathers are the best protective colors, which can fully integrate with the surrounding environment.
But they still have a honey-scented body fragrance, I don't know whether it is because of vegetarianism or to attract the opposite sex, such a body odor is a good exposure to their position, predators can accurately find it. And their cluster nature of multiplayer movements when attracting the opposite sex allows predators to cause more casualties when they arrive.
Almost extinct
Originally, the evolution direction of the parrot was very suitable for living on the island, but due to human activities, many pet predators such as cats, ferrets and other animals can seriously threaten the safety of the parrot, and some humans covet their soft and beautiful feathers. So the owl parrot is now endangered.
But "silly birds have silly blessings", the New Zealand government noticed this situation, and immediately introduced various protection policies and arranged special personnel to help the owl breed. The number of parrots is currently on the rise under protection.