Summerc25 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Does anyone know what a crimson winged parrot is? When I google it, it seems it is an Australian bird that is not widely kept as a pet. I was on Craigslist the other day and someone near me is selling off all of their birds. I think it must be an aviary or something going out of business. They had a canary which I e-mailed about for my sis, she loves canaries. She has one but wanted to get one more. Since I was emailing I asked him about the crimson winged parrot because in the ad he said it plucks its chest so I felt bad for it. If it is the Australian bird I read about it says they love to fly so maybe that is why he plucks, probably crammed up in a little cage. I just wondered if there is any other kind of crimson winged parrot that it might be. I have just never seen any of these for sale or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearllyn Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I don't know this one. Perhaps you could ask him to email you a photo of it to be sure? Poor little scrap! Hope he finds a nice home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summerc25 Posted January 13, 2010 Author Share Posted January 13, 2010 I e-mailed the person back and this is what he is- http://www.parrots.org/index.php/encyclopedia/captivestatus/red_winged_parrot/ That is why he plucks I bet. I was considering getting him because I have been thinking of getting one more bird but I had to know what he was for sure so I could research him and he needs to be able to fly alot and have an aviary and I don't have any space that big. That's so sad. It says they should have at least 3 feet in a walk in enclosure and he lives in a cage:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearllyn Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Wow! He sure is a beauty! That's such a shame you have to leave him there. Maybe if these birds get alot of out time, they won't need a walk in cage! Alfie is hardly ever in hers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 He is a nice looking parrot, Summer. Hopefully someone will the appropriate space and time will be able to adopt him soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summerc25 Posted January 13, 2010 Author Share Posted January 13, 2010 He is quite a beautiful little guy but I am at work min. of 8 hr a day. Shaka zulu gets out as soon as I get home and stays out. Everything I read about that little bird says they need a huge aviary, they love acrobatic flying. I had never really heard of them before but I would love to see him fly. The person said he tried to get hm to stop plucking with showers and treats but nothing works. I think it is because he cannot fly freely. I told the guy that everything I read said they need a very large space, ie. an aviary, to fly in and that I could not get him for that reason. I said I hope you find him a great home with someone who has enough space to let him fly alot. Poor guy He is only 2 yrs old too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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