Poof!

Recently I was up visiting with Minna, a lovely little Congo African Grey. While her mom and I discussed parrot behavior and psychology, Minna enjoyed being the center of attention. Her stand was positioned in a sunbeam that streamed in from an overhead skylight. We marveled at the cloud of powder that appeared all around Minna anytime she ruffled her feathers or skritched her own chin. Until you see this happen in a sunbeam, you can not appreciate how powdery a grey parrot is! All the more reason to offer frequent showers to a parrot, whether they like it or not.