Really cool bird!

[ann]

has anyone else heard of mousebirds, there so cute and really unique and cool, its kinda hard to find info on them though. i was just wondering if anyone else knew/had one. any reply is greatly welcomed

apparently they make wonderful acrobatic pets too

 

[oled]

Sorry but this is a perrotforum. Maby better to join a finch forum?

 

[Neravas]

Sorry but this is a perrotforum. Maby better to join a finch forum?

seems like a rude comment for someone asking a question. No ann i havnt ever owned one but it is a cool looking bird

you also spelled parrot incorrectly.

 

[Spiritbird]

Never heard of them nor seen a photo. Where are they located??

 

[ann]

thanks for the replies,they live in africa, but are occasionally found as pets. neravas- i just think there so unique, its a shame there so rare

 

[roxynoodle]

I've only seen them on TV, if this is the bird I'm thinking of. And I believe they were in a zoo setting. If this is the bird I'm thinking of, yes, they eat live mice. I myself have trouble owning animals that eat other animals.

 

[henpecked]

I know nothing about them but i think there was an article in the AFA mag about them.

 

[ann]

I've only seen them on TV, if this is the bird I'm thinking of. And I believe they were in a zoo setting. If this is the bird I'm thinking of, yes, they eat live mice. I myself have trouble owning animals that eat other animals.

i think you might be thinking of kukaburras, they eat mice and look pretty similar, but these guys only eat pellets and a LOT of fruit. they kinda remind me of the softbill version or a lorikeet. i agree i would have a hard time feeding other animals to my pets, i feel guilty enough feeding crickets

 

[henpecked]

Did you find that article in" Watch Bird" the AFA mag.??

 

[greycloud]

Mouse birds are great little soft bills. They are very difficult to raise as babies. Certain species make wonderful companions though. My best friend has a hand tame blue nape mousebird named Gryphon. I have included a video of him. They need a very specific diet and large flight cage. They do not walk, they hop and should never have their wings clipped.
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnXTq-QdI2s&feature=relmfu]Gryphon Blue Naped Mousebird - YouTube[/ame]

 

[Safira]

Gah, he's cute!

>.< I want to name my next Macaw "Gryphon."

 

[ann]

SO CUTE i think im melting! if i didnt have parrot on the way id reconsider! henpecked: i haven't been able to find it. if you could point me in the right direction, i would love to read it

 

[JensFlock]

He's adorable. I want one now. Thanks everyone!!!!!

 

[jaimmorr]

He is SO cute!!! Squee!

 

[greycloud]

Here is a link to the breeder of my friends Blu Nape Mousebird, Gryphon. Susanne is one of the most experienced breeders of these wonderful little birds. Lots of info there.
                   Welcome to the wonderful world of Mousebirds - HOME

 

[PortaPerch]

Sorry but this is a perrotforum. Maby better to join a finch forum?

Before jumping on Oled for that seemingly curt reply, how often would we be misunderstood on a Forum in Swedish?

PortaPerch
Wife's grandfather came from near Kristianstadt.

 

[aliray]

thank you for the link and also for the video. interesting bird that i have not heard of before.Alison and sweetie pie

 

[ann]

The cool thing is they're cheaper than most parrots, they had some for 125-300 dollars. O my gosh I want one now lol I have the bird bug!

 

[greycloud]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00dkUKN-7Tc&feature=relmfu"]Here is Gryphon playing with a napkin [/ame]
Taking a sand bath
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ6ezhdbY_E"]Gryphon~ Blue Naped Mousebird Takes A Sand Bath - YouTube[/ame]

Taking a water bottle bath
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4No1XTOFZ0"]Blue Naped Mousebird Gryphon Bathes On A Bottle - YouTube[/ame]

 

[henpecked]

Very cool, are the hens simalar ? Or more "plain jane"?