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Dwarf parrot

To many persons there are no birds so desirable as these diminutive members of the parrot family, and it is a question as to whether they
should be properly classed as parrots or paropuets.

They are the most lively and vivacious of the entire species, are constantly on the move, clambering over the cage, and they are as docile and friendly as a kitten. They quickly win the hearts of all by their intelligence, cute pranks, and loving ways. They are about seven or eight inches long, of prevailing bright green color, shading to a lighter tint on the breast.

While we have never had nor seen any of these birds which could talk, still we have heard of quite a number of them which had learned to talk, speaking long sentences with a clear, small, flute-like voice, and also singing, but it is said that they learn much more readily from a child's voice.

They enjoy taking a bath in water, and are very playful. While usually kept caged, still it is well to frequently give them a vacation, allowing them the freedom of the house.

They will eat almost anything; the best dliet, however, is hemp, canary, and millet seed, with sweet apple, banana or other ripe fruit. They should always be kept in pairs instead of being caged separately.