Michele - new Bird Talk

[LMPego]

Hi, Michele & Humph.
The new Bird Talk has a centerfold of a Princess of Wales Parakeet. That's what Humphrey is, right? Does she have a blue head? It was cool to see a picture of one more close up. How beautiful...

[smallonion]

Laura, Yes! Humphrey is a Princess of Wales. There are other names for her species - Princess Parrot, Rose Throated Parakeet, Alexandra's parrot, etc. The two most common names are Princess of Wales Parakeet and Princess Parrot. I used the latter because when most Americans think of parakeets, they think of budgies. So I use that name all the time for the sake of the the non-bird people. Humphrey has a nice dusty blue head. The males have an even bluer head. I wonder if the centerfold is a male or female? The males have an "extension' of sorts on the third primary flight feather.

I'm glad people can see a professional picture of a POW. The pictures I take of Humphrey never capture the subtle beauty of her colors.

I wish I could get BirdTalk over here! I think my mom and my brother get it - I'll check and have them save it.

Thanks for the info and for thinking of us!
Michele and Humphrey

[LMPego]

The picture has male and female. If you PM me your address, I'd be happy to send it to you...