Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 73, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 February 1909 — Parrots. [ARTICLE]

Parrots.

There is an idea that the brilliantly colored parrots do not talk. There is no reason why they should not, and many possess the imitative instinct. One of the most richly colored of all is the purple capped lory, from the' Moluccas. Its whole body is crimson and rose, its wings are green, and its crest is purple. It is a thickset bird, like a big bullfinch, and can be highly educated. It is tame and gentle, an excellent "linguist” and mimic, never shrieks and is very amiable. It is also, a ventriloquist It -is worth noting that some of the lories, which are very fond of flowers, have been poisoned by being given laburnum blossoms. There is a belief that parrots should not be allowed water to drink, but only sopped food. We believe that this is a mistake, which causes them great misery. They are hot great water drinkers, and some species can go without It for a considerable time. But in their native state most of those that have been observed come regularly to the water holes to drink.—London Express. - - - —...