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Post by theTorterra on Oct 9, 2015 8:43:25 GMT
OK so does anyone else really like birds? They're so wonderful, and unique, and diverse, and evolutionarily interesting, and cute, and...I digress.
As much as it pains me to do so this will be discussing birds from a fairly conservative standpoint: that is, Avialae. I'm practically a bird communist, myself, but I figure that this is fair. Averaptora can be included if you want.
I guess I should start out by saying that my favorite kind of bird is the burrowing owl, Athene cunicularia. It's fluffy and cute, but it also looks really cool. I love the thing dearly. Why no I've never heard of Guardians of Ga'Hoole what are you talking about? LOL
Also anyone else here bird? It's so relaxing...
Anywho...yeah. Birbs. What are they? We just don't know.
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Post by magistermystax on Oct 9, 2015 8:49:41 GMT
Birds are amazing. I really love parrots in particular, and have been planning to get a cockatiel as a pet once I have a suitable apartment and the money to take proper care of one.
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Post by theTorterra on Oct 9, 2015 8:58:58 GMT
I too may adopt a bird someday, but I'm just not sure at this point. Oh well. I'm hoping to work with birds either through evolutionary biology, palaeontology, or ornithology someday, so it all works out. Cockatiels are adorable, though, and I love them. Personally, I'd love a conure or group of finches.
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munkas02
Dinosauromorph
gotta love me summa dem trilobites!
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Post by munkas02 on Oct 9, 2015 11:21:51 GMT
are you a birb
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Post by Meg Dickson on Oct 9, 2015 14:11:07 GMT
I REALLY REALLY REALLY want a Jenday Conure. I'm eventually going to get to the point where I can care for one. They're so playful and affectionate! They also aren't terrible in terms of maintenance, though I'm nowhere near the point where I can care for one yet...
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Post by raptorcivilization on Oct 9, 2015 15:22:34 GMT
Birds are awesome.
One of my life goals is buy a reasonably-sized plot of land, and acquire at least two Palaeognaths. I also want at least one Psittaciform and a Columbid (good pidge).
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citation
Avemetatarsalian
Ruler of the Gibberish Kingdom
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Post by citation on Oct 9, 2015 16:42:54 GMT
I love birds so much! They're such beautiful creatures, plus, most of them can fly and I am ALL ABOUT things that can fly. And they're just... really cool.
I'll be back later with more bird discussion, mark my words.
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Post by spinosaurusthefisher on Oct 9, 2015 18:22:34 GMT
Barring non-avialan definitions of a bird, I'd love some ratites.
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Post by theTorterra on Oct 9, 2015 18:28:52 GMT
I would love an owl of some sort but they're really tough to care fore and a bad idea and also illegal.
Ratites would be so cool though!
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lythronax
Dinosaur
I believe the scientific term is "hella massive."
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Post by lythronax on Oct 9, 2015 19:42:25 GMT
Oh man, I love birds! Currently, I own a pair of dutch-blue mutation peach-faced lovebirds. I don't have any pictures on hand, but they look like this:  They are small, cute balls of eternal hate. Lovebirds and other psittaciformes (especially peach-faced lovebirds, due to their aggression) are not something I recommend to first-time bird-keepers. They are noisy, messy, and mischievous creatures, and they will chew everything to shreds if given the chance. I really want to get into fancy pigeon breeding, though. It's almost like dog breeding, except the birds look so much wackier than any dog breed out there. In particular, I like Polish Owls the most. Of the birds that are probably illegal to keep where I live, my favorite is probably the bearded vulture. No modern bird can live up the the complete metal standards set by bearded vultures. |
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Allosauroid
Dinosaur
Go hard or go extinct
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Post by Allosauroid on Oct 9, 2015 22:16:57 GMT
Born and bred Canadian here to remind you all of the best birb:  |
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Post by Meg Dickson on Oct 9, 2015 22:25:43 GMT
Geese are awesome. And frankly yeah they can be mean but I think they're sweethearts somewhere deep inside xD
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Post by spinosaurusthefisher on Oct 9, 2015 23:17:25 GMT
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Allosauroid
Dinosaur
Go hard or go extinct
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Post by Allosauroid on Oct 10, 2015 0:09:22 GMT
Aw c'mon, how can you not love 'em? They just want a hug~  |
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Post by Meg Dickson on Oct 10, 2015 0:23:45 GMT
They totes just want hugs
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