Yellow-naped Amazon parrot
Courtesy Casey Wagner, Michigan |
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In the 2008 issue of Birds USA, you learned about different bird behaviors in the article Is My Bird Normal? by Sally Blanchard. We used information from her article to test your knowledge on biting bird behavior.
Listed are statements concerning biting bird behavior. Answer whether they are true or false.
1. If you observe your bird’s behavior begin to slip toward the aggressive side while handling it, stop trying to handle it and let it calm down.
a)True
b)False
Answer: _____ Points: ______
2. You have two birds caged in the same room. One of them lunges to bite when you put a treat in its dish. Swoop it down to the floor to teach it that action is wrong.
a)True
b)False
Answer: _____ Points: ______
3. When your bird always acts aggressive toward your mom, but lets your son pet it, it is a sign that your bird hates your mom.
a)True
b)False
Answer: _____ Points: ______
4. Amazons can be protective of the area in their cage, even if they are bonded to the person who maintains it.
a)True
b)False
Answer: _____ Points: ______
5. A cockatiel and an Amazon can live in the same cage if it is big enough.
a)True
b)False
Answer: _____ Points: ______
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