My parrot, Lao Da

Author: Joanna Burger
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: My Parrot Boss is not a book that teaches people how to raise parrots or introduces different species of parrots. Through the vivid writing of ornithologist Joanna Burger, the book truly presents the stubborn, loyal, and humorous characteristics of parrots to readers. In addition to the heartfelt conversations between humans and birds, following the author's footsteps through protected areas in the Amazon rainforest, Australian grasslands, and other regions for research and investigation also allows readers to experience a series of natural ecology journeys as if they were there. Do you need company? Do you need constant, loving attention? Then get a parrot! Your life will change completely. Fifteen years ago, ornithologist Joanna Burger adopted a red-fronted Amazon parrot named Tik, who was already 30 years old and had been neglected. As a "stylish" baby parrot, Tik was not allowed to get up before dawn, but once she had had enough sleep, Burger had to quickly open the cage door to let her fly to the perch. As for the menu, it had to be constantly changed—picky Tik would never agree to eat the same food for three or four days in a row, or else she would start wasting food. If you dared to force the stubborn Tik to do something, be careful—Tik could bite hard. Despite her many "bad" behaviors, the bright-colored, intelligent, and long-living baby parrot was Burger's favorite. Under the patient comfort and meticulous care of her and her husband, Tik gradually became gentle and friendly. She often combed the hair scattered on Burger's pillow in the morning, patiently licked and nibbled her fingers, and finally in the mating season, she courted her. Under the author's vivid writing, readers will thoroughly understand the stubborn, loyal, and humorous characteristics of parrots, while also following the author's footsteps through protected areas in the Amazon rainforest, Australian grasslands, and other regions to experience wonderful natural ecology journeys.