• Ignatious Oxhandler

  Cockatiels are prone to nightmarish fright attacks at night. Sometimes when the cage is covered, your bird might begin to thrash around.Even after you come to investigate and turn the light on, your bird may continue for a few minutes. These night frights can be prevented by placing a night light close to the cage and turn it on at night for your bird.

  
• Buttermilk Hooperbag

  The birds boast large, powerful beaks that easily crack nuts and seeds, while their dry, scaly tongues have a bone inside them that makes them an effective tool for tapping into fruits. Macaws also have gripping toes that they use to latch onto branches and to grab, hold, and examine items.

  
• Foncy Hootkins

  Scientists aren’t exactly sure why the toucan has such a massive beak. It may play a role in courtship, as the large, brightly colored bill might be alluring to potential mates. Its size also might be intimidating to predators or other birds that compete with the toucan for food. But in an actual fight, the unwieldy bill wouldn’t be of much use. It’s made of a honeycomb of keratin that isn’t very durable, heavy, or strong.