Oliver is a parrotlet, a true parrot, "The smallest in the world
Indigenous to Central and South AmericaGreen with Indigo and turquoise featherws in the wild
Color mutations observed in captivitiy, includ several shades of blue, yellow, Lutino (pale yellow w/red eyes), white and cinammon
In capitivity this bird may live 20 + years
Eats nutritinally complete pellets- Oliver loves millett, whole wheat bread, cheerios, strawberries, broccoli, lettuce and muffins
very affectionate and capable of developing a loving relationship with his "people"
Can be very feisty and luts us know that his cage is his home.
Is capable of talking
- kiss me
- I'm a cutie
- what's up, Bud?
- You're a stinker - his favorite
- You're silly.
- your're silly
- you're such a goood boy
- Hmmmm yum yum yum
- Excellent
- Bird stew
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