For those who love parrots in general, they are often confused by the variety of parrot breeds. Because some common small parrots are not difficult to breed in China, it is easy to lead to blind obedience of breeders. Especially when dealing with peony parrots and gray parrots, whether it is professional books or enthusiasts, the problem of identifying male and female is constantly mentioned, which is even more confusing. In fact, as long as the keeper carefully observes and experiences these small parrot species, combined with their behavior, chirping sounds, and some physical characteristics, it is completely possible to determine their gender. The following is an introduction to the identification methods of these two common small parrots.
1. Peony parrots.
The identification of male and female is mainly based on the beak type and the appearance of the official, but there are also some varieties that mature earlier and often need to be raised for a period of time before they can be identified. For adult birds, the beak (beak) line of the male bird is sharp and slightly curved, while the beak (beak) line of the female bird is slightly straight. In addition, some males also have spots on their heads and tails. However, be careful to distinguish between age factors. Some female birds also have irregular spots when they reach maturity. Because the beak (beak) and coat color of some peony parrot chicks change greatly during the moulting period, it is necessary for the keeper to pay more attention to the observation and control. In addition, there is a special case for identifying the sex of peony parrots, which is the so-called "x-y" variant. This type of female bird is the preferred breed among the varieties and is characterized by its small size, bright and colorful coat, sleek head, no exposed vocal tubes (trachea), no spots or few spots;Males, on the other hand, are larger, have a dull and monotonous coat, often have orange patches on the throat (usually adults do), and have exposed vocal tubes (trachea). It is important to note that these breeds are not obtained in the form of variants (they are normal variants), so it is difficult to accurately distinguish between male and female. The only way to make a rough judgment can only be made by observing the Xi of adult birds during mating and breeding (young birds are easier to distinguish). At the same time, it is important to distinguish between adult males and females, and males tend to be slightly larger than females.
2. Gray parrots.
Due to its high intelligence, friendly temperament and attractive appearance, the issue of identifying the gender of the gray parrot is also one of the main concerns of many enthusiasts. The gender of grey parrots is mainly identified based on appearance and behavior. First of all, from the appearance, it is generally a female with a pointed head shape and pink eye circles;Males with relatively thick and round heads and black eye circles. However, after the moulting period of the grey parrot, the difference between the appearance of some male and female chicks will gradually decrease, and it is necessary to distinguish by observing their behavior. Since females are generally more active and active, it is often females who chase and fight with each otherMales, on the other hand, tend to be quieter and will give more help and care to females. In addition, in some cases, female gray parrots will also have the phenomenon of plucking, which is also a behavioral trait that males do not have. The above is only a general identification method, and there may be some degree of variation for the same species or the same breed of gray parrot, so it is recommended that breeders pay more attention and observe it in a timely manner. The method of identifying males and females is actually relatively simple, which is nothing more than a comprehensive analysis of appearance, movement, tweeting and other aspects;It's just that in the process of growth and development, due to the great changes in the appearance characteristics of young birds (such as the moulting period), the keeper needs to pay more attention to the observation and summary. For breeders, only after understanding the gender of their gray parrots can they better train and take care of them according to their personality characteristics, so that they can be more healthy, intelligent, humane and empathetic in the future growth process.
In short, whether it is to identify the gender of the peony parrot or the gray parrot, the breeder needs to pay more attention to the observation and summary. After all, only after mastering the characteristics of your own parrot can you better train and take care of it, so that it can become the most loyal playmate and friend of the breeder in the future.
3. Other small parrots.
In addition to the two common small parrots mentioned above, there are many other small parrot species that are also commonly kept by enthusiasts. However, due to the different species of these small parrots, the methods of identifying male and female will also be different. Therefore, it is recommended that breeders pay more attention to the relevant information and experience summary at ordinary times, so as to better understand the characteristics of their parrots and carry out targeted training and care.
In addition, for some large parrot species, due to their large size and obvious appearance characteristics, their gender can often be easily identified by their appearance and behaviorTherefore, I will not repeat it here. However, it should be noted that no matter what kind of large parrot species are raised, the keeper needs to pay more attention to its behavior Xi and appearance characteristics so that they can better understand and take care of it. At the same time, it should be noted that due to the long lifespan of some large parrot species (e.g. sunflower cockatoos can reach more than 75 years), it is more important for breeders to have enough professional knowledge and patience to treat the breeding objects correctly.