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Pet parrot cuts opens packets with her beak – and then adds the shredded pieces to her plumage

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Who needs scissors? Pet parrot cuts opens packets with her beak – and then adds the shredded pieces to her plumage Lovebird Maui filmed by owner Kerri Cosma in Idaho using beak to cut packet   She clamps her beak along bag of tea, moving from side to side to take top off  Adds shredded paper … Read more

Flamingos with bright pink plumage are more likely to fight over food than their paler rivals

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Flush of aggression: Flamingos with bright pink plumage are more likely to fight over food than their paler rivals, study shows Researchers studied the behaviour of lesser pink flamingos during feeding time They found the brighter feathered birds were more aggressive than paler birds This was particularly true during feeding time and if food was … Read more