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What will it be like for human-raised animals to live in the wild? Some will face the dilemma of difficult survival and eventually die; others will survive in the wild and multiply.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="5" > peony parrot</h1>
Peony parrot is the general name of 9 species of parrots, they like to live in groups, will always be attached to their partners, inseparable, so it is also known as "love birds".
The peony parrot is the smallest parrot, about the size of a palm, 13–17 cm long and weighing only 40–60 g. They have a short, chubby body shape, a short tail, and the main color of the body feathers is usually green, because other colors also appear due to factors such as variants.
Because the colors of the feathers are very attractive, they look like natural paintings and brightly colored fruits.
Although the appearance looks cute, the personality of the peony parrot is not soft and cute. Their temperament is somewhat fierce, they will "bully", and the female birds in heat are even more fierce.
They will also attack other birds, if they feel threatened, they will also peck at humans, netizens who have been pecked by peony parrots said: Great pain.
Image source: Bird Net
The peony parrot in the wild lives mainly in dry forest areas at altitudes below 1500 meters. They can be found in everything from dry grasslands in sub-desert areas to woodlands along rivers and even in crop areas.
They mainly inhabit water sources and feed on plant seeds, fruits, berries, etc.
Of the 9 species of peony parrots, all but one are distributed in Madagascar and the other 8 are distributed in Africa. It can be said that Africa is the "home" of the peony parrot.
Beautiful birds are always loved, but in southern Africa, the peony parrot is not a beloved charm. When they come to crop areas and orchards in droves, they are likely to cause harm, so they will be driven away by local farmers.
In another place, however, the peony parrot is popular throughout the city, where they thrive and their populations are increasing.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="5" > African parrots live in cacti and occupy a city in just 25 years</h1>
In Phoenix, Arizona, USA, a group of peony parrots inhabited, which were originally pets raised by humans, and after escaping, formed a small wild population in the city.
As an exotic species from Africa and an animal that escaped from captivity, these peony parrots have not only not disappeared, but have thrived over the past 25 years.
In Phoenix, they live in holes in cacti and usually fly to the park to feed and drink. You can see them in city parks or in community gardens and yards. It can be said that the peony parrot occupied the city.
Amazingly, while the number increased, the peony parrot did not threaten the city or destroy the desert ecosystem, which is related to many factors.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="5" > from captivity to wild population, why do parrots live in cacti? </h1>
Peony parrots are native to Africa, why are they able to survive as wild animals after escaping from captivity, and form a certain scale? It's unbelievable.
In particular, while the numbers have increased, they have not had a negative impact on the environment. You know, in many places, human captive animals are released into the wild, and once they are multiplied on a large scale, it is easy to have the problem of damaging the ecological balance.
In Australia, for example, camels were domesticated for transport, and as transportation became more and more accessible, these camels were released. Without predators, they thrive and their wild populations grow dramatically, posing a threat to the local environment.
So, how do peony parrots adapt to wild life without threatening the ecology?
First, let's talk about where they live.
Phoenix has a dry climate and is an oasis in the middle of a dry desert. In the desert, there are no tree holes for peony parrots to use as nests, but they have found other "places to stay" – cacti.
It is not difficult to find that many huge cacti in Phoenix have many holes in them. Don't get me wrong, these holes weren't chiseled by peony parrots, they were made by Gila woodpeckers.
Gila woodpecker
The Gila woodpecker is found in North and Central America, where they live in arid and semi-arid regions and are able to conquer prickly cacti and burrow on them.
The peony parrot lives in the cactus cave left by the Gila woodpecker. In other words, they live in "second-hand houses".
The problem of accommodation is solved, so where does the food come from?
The residents of Phoenix love these elves, and they hang some food from the trees for the peony parrots to eat.
In addition, as mentioned earlier, the peony parrot inhabits the water source area. In cities like Phoenix, there are lawn sprinklers in many places, and they can fly freely to drink water and shower.
In the city to meet the needs of food, drink and housing, peony parrots live and work here, not threatening the ecology of the desert.
Another point is that they are not without natural enemies in Phoenix, and animals such as stray cats may attack them. This may be one of the reasons why the number of peony parrots in the city is under control.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="5" > parrots can't be raised if they want to</h1>
No wonder the residents of Phoenix are kind to the peony parrots, the appearance of these birds is really too pleasing. Imagine if you see lively birds and squirrels when you play in the park yourself, I am afraid that you will feel happy.
In fact, in reality, there are many people who raise parrots as pets, but parrots are really not to say that they can be raised.
On the one hand, pets need to be carefully cared for, and if you buy a parrot to go home without doing your homework in advance, it is likely that its small life will be handed over.
On the other hand, it is also a very crucial point: some parrots are forbidden.
In 2020, a man was sentenced for keeping parrots. It is understood that the small sun parrot, monk parrot and golden sun parrot he has raised are listed in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
The man was awarded 30,000 yuan in compensation and apologized in a newspaper, and was finally convicted of illegally purchasing rare and endangered wild animals, and was sentenced to one year in prison, suspended for one year and six months, and fined 5,000 yuan.
Golden Sun Parrot
Therefore, before raising a pet, we must clarify several issues, one is whether it is legal, the other is whether its own conditions are allowed, and the third is whether it can be properly bred and responsible for ourselves and our pets.
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