My rescue, doing well...but, a question.

Hello everyone,

This past winter I had moved into a new living situation. Shortly after moving in, a large snow blew in. The day following The snow, I was out side and I came across this tiny green parrot. She, I assume, was frightened and cold, so I took her inside. I was unable to find the owner or anyone with knowledge of her residential upbringing. So, having fallen for her and her large attitude, I decided to keep her and care for her.

When I got her, she got comfortable with us and showed us she has a rather mild streak of aggression. She was partially molting when we found her. Since then, I have been working with her lots and provided her with a plethora of love, toys and treats!! Now she doesn't bite so much, although she doesn't play much either, but she is picking up on some games. Also her coat of feathers is near full again. I don't think she was given proper care prior to me finding her. We love her to bits!! That's her name too, Bits.

My question though is this. Does anyone have any idea about her breed? To Me, she could possibly be a monk parrot or a green-cheeked conure. She is only just larger Nd a parrokeet or a budgie. She has turned me into a bird lover, and already I'm investing energy into areas for future additions.
This is her, eating and apple slice. Any ideas? I'm positive she is being cared for properly, but I would like to know more about her more specific needs. Thanks.

Edit: this is picture is shortly following her being found. I can get a more recent picture if it would help.

Looks like a canary winged parakeet to me.

I agree with Rio--- Canary wing.

I'm glad you are enjoying her!

A Canary Winged Parrot? Thanks, I'll see if they need anything special that I am not already trying to do for her. I appreciate the answers!

I did a bit of reading on the the Canary-Winged Parrots, and everything from appearance to personality describe her.

I do have another question. I have a really large cage she is in now, but plan on using that cage to house a new arrival later this month. What is the minimal size cage she would require. I know she needs to move around and the like, but dimensions of a good sized cage for her?

Also, I saw most birds advertised as pairs. Are these like canaries or finches in that they need to be housed with a "partner" or companion? If So, what variety of bird would be good? And if anyone has advice on the introduction process, that would be great.

Thanks in advance for the help!!!

Keep her by herself, and get the biggest cage you can afford. I wouldn't keep her in anything smaller than a 36X28. They are nothing like canaries and finches. And canaries are best kept single. Why not buy a new cage for the new arrival instead of giving her cage away which could be stressful?

Good Point. Anyway, I found another cage that is more than adequate for the new addition.


Thanks for the tips!