Jake is an adult blue and gold macaw (parrot) who currently resides in The Sunshine State. The folks at Florida Parrot Rescue in Defuniak Springs, Fla. have nothing but good things to say about this ladies' man!
"Jake is a very well-behaved blue and gold macaw. In fact, he is the most polite bird I have ever had the pleasure of meeting," Jake's foster mom wrote on his Petfinder profile. "He says 'thank you' before taking a treat or diving into his pellets. He also makes sure to greet you with a 'hello' or a 'good morning' and says 'goodbye' or 'good night' when I walk out of his room.
"Jake loves hanging out on my shoulder and nuzzling his face into my cheek. He is also quite a goofy bird while taking a shower or meeting new people. He has picked up a few words and sounds while staying with his foster mom, including 'hi' in my voice and a 'meow' in the voice of his cat friends. Jake will also quickly tell the other birds to 'stop!' if they get too loud.
"He is not fussy at all and will readily try any food offered to him. He also is very happy to tear up cardboard and wooden blocks. Jake is also towel trained to make visits to the vet easier. He would be a great addition to anyone's home!"
Anyone... except a home with a male caretaker. According to Jake's profile, he gets very stressed if his primary caretaker is not female and will resort to feather pulling (self-mutilation) and biting.
And what a great time to adopt! January is National Adopt a Rescued Bird Month!
For more information about owning a parrot or other large bird, check out Florida Parrot Rescue's education section.
Large macaws at Florida Parrot Rescue are listed for a $500 adoption fee and, if they have a cage, the cage is included, according to the rescue. Any bird who has been at the rescue for a year or more will have a 50 percent discount off the adoption fee. Other adoption guidelines can be found here.
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