Fascinating Hybrid Parrots

[parrotqueen]

I don't support the hybridising of parrots, because of the problms that arise and bcause I like parrots the way they are. But you have to admit, the outcomes can be very fascinating.

The links below are some examples:

Galah x Cockatiel - Galatiel on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Emerald Macaw - Maxi on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

And if you want to wiew the entire pool:

Flickr: The Hybrid Parrots Pool

Enjoy!!

 

[MaiTai]

hmm how do they go about getting these?

 

[idahogems]

they are very beautiful....but so agree with you that they shouldn't be mixed

 

[parrotqueen]

There are two methods: Keeping a male of one species in somewhat close confinement with a female of another. Or, they just keep an aviary and let the parrots decide themsleves. The second one is the kinder way to do it (in my opinion).

Even though I don't support hybridisation, I think the Galatiel is really cute.

 

[MaiTai]

Yes they are pretty!

 

[Spiritbird]

They sure are pretty but what is going on inside with genetics is the question.

 

[genevieve]

I agree that it isn't right - you never know what types of health issues they'll have. But those are beautiful birds.

 

[HRH Di]

The galatiel doesn't even look real! And the emerald is amazing looking....however...

There are reasons some species don't inter-breed in the wild. Take lion/tiger hybrids - incredible health issues including giantism and dwarfism. Again, just because one can do something; doesn't mean it should be done.

 

[parrotqueen]

Admit it, these guys are adorable:

Araras Hibridas - (Caloshua Macaw) on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

 

[Ratzy]

I think it is only wrong if you purposely hybridise parrots. The galatiel is real all right, that photo has been meddled with. I have come across a hybrid rosella in the wild, fully grown. If you hybridised on purpose eventually the original species would become extinct. They are quite pretty, though.

 

[parrotqueen]

Yes Ratzy, you're right. The parrots themselves know if they're compatible, and we humans have no need to interfere.