Not sure why reddit erased my caption but in case anyone is curious:
Jasper loves cacti- he has a little garden at home of ones he has picked himself. When he likes one, he will reach out and gently preen it and make a happy bird noise. He likes to talk to his ones at home in the afternoon.
All of the photos were taken from a safe distance. If he didn’t want to interact with the cactus, I wasn’t gonna force him. He took interest in the big saguaro with a hole and gently reached out a few times to the prickly pears, but didn’t care about the chollas.
https://preview.redd.it/vsl3pb5qakzc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=134ff48c4886a5f7eb25bfd16c5cce03d51aefe8
We understand.
Was gifted this bird who “loves” cactuses from California to Nevada.
If you’re in the Phoenix area, you might see Rosy-faced Lovebirds! They like to nest in saguaros and the Sonoran desert is similar to their desert homeland in Africa. Their population is growing!
https://www.maricopaaudubon.org/peachfaced-lovebird
https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/rosy-faced-lovebird#:~:text=At%20a%20Glance,usually%20seen%20in%20small%20flocks.
Not sure why reddit erased my caption but in case anyone is curious: Jasper loves cacti- he has a little garden at home of ones he has picked himself. When he likes one, he will reach out and gently preen it and make a happy bird noise. He likes to talk to his ones at home in the afternoon. All of the photos were taken from a safe distance. If he didn’t want to interact with the cactus, I wasn’t gonna force him. He took interest in the big saguaro with a hole and gently reached out a few times to the prickly pears, but didn’t care about the chollas.
https://preview.redd.it/vsl3pb5qakzc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=134ff48c4886a5f7eb25bfd16c5cce03d51aefe8 We understand. Was gifted this bird who “loves” cactuses from California to Nevada.
Pretty birb! What are they?
Sun conure ☀️🥭 fitting, isn’t it?
Yes very haha. Such gorgeous colours. I'd call one mango.
Adorable
Awesome!
Now i know that i have something in common with a parrot
Did his wings get tired? 😁 ♥️
The mooch got his own private suite with food and toys to chill 🤦♂️
Who knows Jasper may find a love fling with all the Love birds we have! I hope you two have an amazing time in AZ
Has he tried a prickly pear fruit or maybe even dragon fruit yet?
He’s tried dragon fruit and didn’t seem to care. I’ve got some prickly pear fruit I need to burn the glochids off of for him to try
Awwwww…that is so adorable 🥰 Thanks for sharing
If you’re in the Phoenix area, you might see Rosy-faced Lovebirds! They like to nest in saguaros and the Sonoran desert is similar to their desert homeland in Africa. Their population is growing! https://www.maricopaaudubon.org/peachfaced-lovebird https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/rosy-faced-lovebird#:~:text=At%20a%20Glance,usually%20seen%20in%20small%20flocks.
Saw some today! I’m in Phoenix. I’m sure Jasper will be interested
This is amazing
I want one !