I am lucky to have lots of birds in the area. They are a constant source of insight and entertainment. This morning I heard loud sharp squawks coming from the large tree behind the house. What kind of bird is that? I watched and listened to the loud sounds for a few minutes and then thought to grab a camera. It was calling out loud and clear but why? I tried to get closer by climbing up on the roof.
That was too much for it, and with one final squawk, the word was "adios." So what kind is it?
My guess it is a self-liberated, I.e., escaped pet parrot. In the city I routinely see/hear a flock of 4 or 5. Some type of green parrot. Oaxaca has parrots but in forest areas on slopes toward the Caribbean. Real Birders, chime in, please.
ReplyDeleteYou may be right that it is self-liberated. Its cries seemed plaintive... and I think I just heard it again this morning (the next day).
ReplyDeleteMaybe you can coax him in and have a new friend
ReplyDeleteI am not a fan of keeping birds in cages but....he could just live in a tree in your neighborhood and fly down to say hello and get a daily bowl of sunflower seeds. Maybe you could teach him to talk!! :)