Original and unusual names for parrots

When we have a pet, we strive to learn as much as possible about it in order to create the most comfortable living conditions for it. In this article we will talk about choosing a name for a parrot, the history of their interaction with people.

Parrots live in all parts of the world, except Europe, Siberia and the northern part of Asia, and of Antarctica, of course. They are very unpretentious, do not take up much space, do not cause difficulties in caring for them. In addition, parrots are very friendly, tamed well and have an amazing ability to imitate human speech. All this has provided them with popularity since ancient times. They were first tamed in India, where they were reckoned as sacred animals. Distribution in Europe began with Greece. They were brought there by one of the generals, Alexander the Great, from an Indian campaign. They quickly gained popularity in Greece, and later in the Roman Empire.

Fashion for these birds has put the entire population at risk of extinction. They made effigies for ladies' accessories, kept in houses, gave as gifts, in addition, many birds died during transportation due to improper conditions. The budgerigars so popular today appeared in Europe only in the 19th century. They immediately gained universal love due to their unpretentiousness and the ease with which they mastered speech.

At the moment, societies and circles of lovers of these birds are being formed all over the world, which facilitates the process of artificial breeding and selection of parrots.

There are a lot of species suitable for home maintenance.

• The famous budgies. Habitat in the nature - Australia. The life span varies greatly: in the wild - 4–8 years, in the cell - 5–15 years. It is worth paying attention to the pedigree of the chick (some breeders can cross closely related individuals, which leads to hidden diseases). It is very important for thrills to be able to fly and walk - this helps them to keep themselves in good shape. It is necessary to monitor the nutrition of the bird: it must be balanced (if this is not done, then the bird may begin to suffer from obesity).
• Corella. It also has another name given by European naturalists - the nymph. Habitat - Australia. They live there in a bush and eucalyptus groves. In Europe, appeared in 1840 at an exhibition in Paris. In the 1960s, there was a ban on their export from their native continent, which is still valid. This is a flock of birds with incredible stamina and love of flying. Outwardly, the Corella looks like a small dove of unusual colors. A distinctive feature is the crest on the head.
• Lovebirds. They got this name because of the relationships that are observed in a pair of such birds. It is believed that in the wild a lovebird searches for a mate only once and remains faithful to her throughout his life. Habitat - about. Madagascar, Northwest and Northeast Africa. It’s better to take a lovebird who has grown up in captivity at home; it’s easier for a bird to adapt. The lovebird is about 14–17 cm long and weighs only 40–65 g.
• Gray parrot. Habitat - Central Africa. A rather large bird (40–45 cm) with a hard, curved beak. Another interesting feature of the bird is the tail. It has a bright red or brown color. This bird is the best suited for interacting with humans. Jaco has a wide range of emotions, can learn up to 1500 words and has a developed intellect.
• The noble parrot. Has a beautiful green or red color. These are smart, direct and sensual creatures, capable of strong attachment to a person. They have a fairly wide emotional range. Get along well with the kids. Habitat - Australia with adjacent islands and Oceania.
• Cockatoo. This species is well adapted to various living conditions and is found in Australia, Indonesia, New Guinea and the Philippine Islands. The bird is quite large (40–70 cm), and can reach 1 kg in weight. It has a beautiful crest, usually of a contrasting color to the shade of the main plumage. Cockatoo are peculiar in handling, education and care. These are very charming and smart birds.
• Ara. Habitat - forests of Latin and South America, central Africa. It has a very bright color. The plumage of birds can combine several colors or be the same color. This is a very large parrot: it can reach 100 cm, with a wingspan of 40 cm. The hyacinth macaw is the largest parrot on the planet. This bird is whimsical to care for: it needs a lot of space, you have to carefully monitor the diet. In addition, macaws make sharp sounds.

A domestic parrot, like other pets, affects the lives of families in which they are brought. These cute funny birds quickly find contact with children, become friends with adults. Make a difference in everyday life. Once in the USA an interesting story happened. The parrot helped catch the thieves who climbed into the apartment at night. They called each other by name, which the bird remembered. When the police arrived at the scene, they noticed that the bird was constantly repeating names that are not among the names of the hosts.

In order to facilitate communication with the bird, you should choose a suitable name for it. There are some simple rules.

• Try to ensure that the name you want to give the parrot is not consonant and does not repeat the names of other family members. So it will be easier for the bird to understand that they are turning to it.
• Choose a nickname based on the nature and characteristics of the pet’s behavior.
• As the nickname, you can use the names of the characters from books or cartoons.
• Choose a nickname taking into account the speaking abilities of the bird. Each type of parrot has its own set of sounds that are worth or not worth using.
• Choosing a name for your pet, consider his sociability. Those who like to talk can be given quite long names, and silent people can be given short names.
• For budgies, you should choose a name with hissing consonants and vowels "and" and "a". Birds are able to imitate the human voice, so you can choose from human names. It is advisable to select short, easy-to-remember names.
• The most consonant consonants are “k,” “p,” and “p.”
• Thrush boys are thought to be very sociable, while girls love to be silent.
• Corellas are able to reproduce even household noise, speak in phrases. The easiest of them are given growling and hissing sounds. It's pretty hard for them to determine gender, so it's better to use generic names.
• Lovebirds are often wound in pairs. Inspiration can be found among the famous twin names. For example, Romeo and Juliet.
• For a parrot, it is better to pick a short nickname in 2-3 syllables.
• As for noble parrots, it is easiest to give them vowel sounds and “non-stopping” consonants (such as “m”, “n” or “d”).
• Cockatoos are very finicky. Before giving a nickname to a bird, you need to observe its behavior and character. Giving the pet a name, watch for his reaction. The bird should like her name - then she will be happy to pronounce it and respond to it.
• Chic macaws are very well suited "majestic" nicknames.
• For a parrot who does not show interest in human speech, it is better to choose clear and short names.

• Let's start with the most common birds - budgies. Such names as: Cheshik, Gosha, Tishik, Gavrosh, Krosh, Tishka, Richie, Kesha, Zipper, Shustrya, Hulk, Rezha, Astrik, Ara, Jarry, Balu, Bush, Baz, Lance, Nils, Os, Sancho, Whistle, Cornflower.
• Corella can be called by such names as: Yasha, Yurash, Elvis, Era, Yarik, Tick, Shustrik, Chuck, Hipa, Epik, Luke, Kai, Gray, Buyan, Borey, Isidore, Rem, Syr, Breeze.
• Lovebands: Niels, Robinson, Ron, Hassa, Thomas, Charles, Othello, Cupid, Zephyr, Pan, Jan, Draco, Keely, Wiley.
• Jaco: Einstein, Philip, Forest, Elvis, Caesar, Brutus, Norman, Arabis, Thales, Xenoph, Zenon, Martin, Sigmund, Sherlock, Argus, Pegasus, Redel, Thorin.
• Noble Parrot: Tim, Eric, Ched, Checo, Citrus, Fitter, Aconite, Dickens, Ephesus, Job, Terrible, Neo, Ares, Bacchus, Cedric, Bilbo, Orion.
• Cockatoo: Charlie, Yudwig, Schwartz, Cheerlis, Flint, Adonis, Dartonyan, Badan, Mark, Bruno, Francis, Ostap, Hermes, Remus, Filch.
• Ara: Theodore, Tiger, Taco, Chedar, Cygan, Fidel, Sapphire, Ageratum, Pythagoras, Paracelsus, Immanuel, Juan, Hector, Mars, Albus.
• Cool (original) nicknames for parrots: Buddha, Ichthyander, Smaug, Pechorin, Mazepa, Dobby, Sphinx, Zeus, Lucifer, Odin, Oracle, Potter, Sirius, Aragorn.

• Wavy: Ket, Liz, Gaia, Kerra, Clio, Muse, Lelya, Luna, Gami.
• Lovebands: Betty, Judy, Gerda, Hebe, Ida, Guiche, Shirley.
• Corella: Siri, Zara, Vesta, Lana, Marta, Noor, Faty, Sarah, Della, Rose.
• Jaco: Moni, Kelly, Rooney, Bloom, Rhea, Ora, Samia, Asya, Giselle, Mod, Sarla.
• Noble: Audrey, Lada, Greta, Nick, Rania, Levy, Sonya, Annette.
• Cockatoo: Aurora, Diana, May, Farah, Alice, Lady, Eliza, Bert, Sayuri.
• Ara: Artemis, Daphne, Simon, Ornel, Jasmine, Verica, Amelia.
• Custom Names: Aquamarine, Pearl, Duchess, Komako, Aslan.
• Names suitable for both boys and girls: Romy, Anouk, Young, Kerr, Wood, Ali, Curie.

As you can see, this selection focused on movie actresses, mythical characters, women scientists, cartoon characters. You can also search for inspiration in the topics of space, sea, cultures of different countries and ancient languages.

Lack of reaction to their nickname in birds happens quite often, especially when not enough time has passed. There may be several reasons for this.

• The bird has not yet had time to get used to it.
• The name contains unpronounceable sounds or a combination of sounds.
• The bird does not like this nickname.
• The nickname is very long to remember.
• An emotional contact has not yet occurred between the owner and the parrot. In this case, the bird does not respond directly to humans.
• The owner turns to the bird, clearly pronouncing sounds.
• Human emotions are aggressive in color (appeal in raised tones, with neglect or aggression).
• Perhaps the parrot is already accustomed to some other nickname.

As soon as the parrot gets to the new owner, he needs time to get used to the new situation. Like any beast, the parrot will observe the behavior of the new owner. In this case, the bird does not respond to the nickname, if it does not yet trust the person, does not realize that they are turning to it, the process of adaptation to new conditions is still undergoing. To speed up the process of establishing emotional contact, it is recommended to talk more often with the bird, pronounce its name clearly and slowly.

If the bird does not like the nickname offered, then it will scruffy up and pull feathers in itself (parrots do this when they experience severe stress). In this case it’s better not to irritate the pet and pick up a few other nicknames. They should be 3-4. You need to alternately offer them to your pet and look at his reaction. In the name you like, a parrot can raise its head, move its tail or "answer" to you.

If you notice that the pet is responding to some combination of sounds, then perhaps they were present in its old nickname. You can offer a parrot a name containing these sounds, or wait until the bird retrains for another combination of sounds.

Parrots, like other animals, very well feel the emotional color of words. Focusing on the emotional background of the appeal, they decide how to react. If the pet begins to get nervous in the presence of you, or he does not respond to you and goes to the far corner of the cage, then you should pay attention to what emotions you experience when communicating with him. Do not shout at the bird, tell her something in high tones or show disdain for it.

In the next video, you will find other original and unusual names for parrots.