Gizmo - Hawk Headed Parrot
Gizmo is a Hawk Headed Parrot who, when in defence or excited, raises his 'crest' to form a hawk appearance. He was born in 2015 and came from a friend in August 2020 who was unable to look after him long term due to health reasons. They wanted a good home for him and asked if we would take him on knowing that he would always be safe and well. Gizmo had lived around other parrots but quarantine was still important so he was quarantined until his tests came back clear. We know Gizmo to be Male through DNA testing.
Gizmo doesn't speak in our language but he has taught us a lot of his! He doesn't shut up!! He has such a range of sounds from content and happiness to wake-up and hungry calls. He doesn't miss anything! It took him a short while to understand the cats as they were novel to him but now he isn't worried about them as long as we tell him they are around. He has made friends to Kenny for a limited period but he is very happy with a bit of his own space around him. Kenny and Gizmo will fly around at mealtimes but will then settle down in separate places. they will rarely share the same perch and they are both adamant not to share their food! We have tried harness training Gizmo but whilst we can get the harness half on him, he isn't a fan yet. However, we aren't giving up and one day hope he can come out and about with the others too. |