Quiz 1: Need-to-Know Parrot Info – Lafeber® Pet Birds

Your name:

1. Cockatoo, African Grey, and Cockatiel all possess this unique feather type, what is it called?

Contour feathers

Semiplumes

Powder Down

Down

Question 1 of 10

2. Parrots are social birds and prefer to do activities in a group.

True

False

Question 2 of 10

3. Parrots are quite sensitive to their external environment and the energy of those around them, even when around species different than their own. This means that they pick up on their owner’s stress and anxiety and can become symptom bearers. This trait is similar to what other species?

Dog

Cat

Human Child

Elephant

Question 3 of 10

4. The most common life span for larger parrots is:

10 to 15 years

20 to 30 years

50 to 60 years

80 to 90 years

Question 4 of 10

5. Which of the following is NOT a technique mentioned for getting your parrot back in its cage successfully:

“Up the Ladder”

“Elevator Up”

"Shoulder Method"

“Hands Over Back”

Question 5 of 10

6. All parrots can talk.

True

False

Question 6 of 10

7. How much attention does the average parrot need?

They would like to be left alone mostly

Only when they act like they want attention

Daily playful interactions and rituals with their owner

They only like to interact with other parrots

Question 7 of 10

8. The female African Grey Parrot will destroy her own feathers in response to external stressors:

True

False

Question 8 of 10

9. What is the underlying cause of most health issues parrots face?

Genetics

Hygiene

Malnutrition

Age

Question 9 of 10

10. What is the best method for teaching your parrot to behave positively?

Yell at your parrot

Aversive punishments

Reward good behavior, ignore bad behavior

Let it learn eventually

Question 10 of 10

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