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BLACK
BIRD
Very
sociable and companion, the Black Bird (Gnorimopsar
chopi) is a very known native bird in Brazil. Also
known for Melro, they meet distributed by all Brazil, less
in the Amazon region. They reside in closed fields and other
forest regions. They are capable of learn some tricks and
recognize the members of the family, accepting affections
and answering to the calls with its beautiful song. It’s
necessary, however, “to be trained” gradually,
therefore its can be scared easily and a bigger trauma will
be compromise the bird health, becoming fearful.
They reach around 22 cm and in the nature they are seen
in groups, dislocating from one side to another.
Reproduction:
This bird does not present external sexual differences.
On the18 months of life they are ready to mating. The female
lays 2 to 4 eggs and the incubation time is 14 days on average.
After around 40 days the chicks are prepared for abandon
the nest.
Maintenance:
They shouldn’t be maintained in localities
with strong airflow or with excessive circulation of people.
Give preference for a large aviary with trees. Provide leaves
of palm tree and grass for the nest. Hang also some box
type nests with only one opening. Always clean the water
and food bowl as well the birdcage and supply a recipient
for bath.
Feed:
alcon Club Sabiá e Pássaro Preto
(alcon Club Thrush and Black Bird), alcon Club
Farinhada – Pássaros Frugívoros e Insetívoros
(alcon Club Fruit and Insect Food), alcon Club Papa para Filhotes - Pássaros.
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