Pancho Update

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We have had Pancho (Panama Amazon) since the end of July 2011. He is slowly becoming more adventurous. He loves his toys and is guaranteed to destroy any soft wooden toy, and all its parts, within minutes of receiving it. Today, however, he did something new. I found him hanging upside down and furiously bashing a toy with such glee and abandon. This is a real first for him as he is normally reserved. He has also been flying more and I often find him in another room or location. I have no idea what spurs him to venture out, but he is doing it more and more. He is also visiting the other bird's cages. This development worries me as Jimpster, the quaker, is a feisty little guy and known for inflicting a volley of bites to all who get in his space. But, I am encouraged, because the other day I was in the kitchen and Pancho hopped over to Brutus' cage where Jimpster was playing and no one got hurt. All of a sudden I see Jimpster lunging at Pancho and biting his feet, but instead of attacking Jimpster, Pancho flew away. I see this as a positive sign that no blood will be shed. Jimpster regularly tempts fate by going IN Brutus' and Pancho's cages to get snacks. I don't know if you are familiar with Quakers, but they have no concept of their size limitations.