Yen Phung birds name sounds very strange, but actually they are a parrot breed with colorful plumage. This is a species that calls a lot, so to be able to raise, care for and play birds requires the owner to be very patient
The swiftlet is a bird native to Australia. They are very small parrots. And they have the scientific name – Melopsittacus Undulatus. It was originally discovered in the forests of Australia. Then, because of the increased demand for birdwatching by humans, this bird was bred and bred in many countries around the world. Including Vietnam. This bird's nest is quite small. When they reach maturity, they have an average length of 18 cm. This number calculates the tail length as well.
The average lifespan of the Yen Phung bird is about 7-8 years old, the bird has a round head, the size corresponds to the body proportions, so it looks very balanced and attractive. The bird's nest has a hard beak, the beak is thick and tends to bend to the ground. The eyes are bright black, and on the top of the head there is a crest built from soft cilia. The bird has a large and thick neck, a beautiful round neck. Straight back and wide chest is how people can see in the bird's nest. The legs are a bit short, but very flexible. The toes are long and thin. The set of claws is certainly a powerful tool to help the birds. The tail is quite long.
Characteristics of this bird
With parrots, swiftlets are relatively easy birds to pair. But we can see that the original color of the bird is easier to match, the parenting instinct of the bird is also higher than other hybrid colors.
This bird is a bird of the order Parrots , originating from Australia, it is classified in the group of small macaws. In addition to nature, the swiftlet bird is a small bird that is unable to fight and defend itself, the only way to protect it from the pursuit of other birds of prey is its fast flight speed and the ability to camouflage to resemble its surroundings, namely, their plumage must be green with dark brown borders to easily slip into the foliage.
Yellow individuals are also sometimes found in the wild, as a mutation in the pigment gene, but it is quickly destroyed because the colorful coat is too obvious compared to its own. One of the attractions of the bird's nest that makes many people choose to keep them is their gentle temperament and ability to get acquainted to the point of intimacy and absolute trust with family members.
Bird Care Instructions
Like many other parrots, the beak of the bird's nest is sharp, very suitable for gnawing on cereal grains... They like to eat vegetables such as salads, vegetables, water spinach, cabbage, sweet apples, even a slice of yellow orange is enough for your little parrot to be happy. Bird's nest is very fond of bathing; and so you make it possible for the bird to bathe every day. You will admire the scene of a bird Yen Phung standing on the water tank leaning; dig in and splash some water on his back…
You will smile when the bird Yen Phung tiptoely touches the small toe into the water; then suddenly jumped down; ruffled wings, ruffled feathers; lying flat, the wings flapping hard, splashing water out… When the bath is over; Yen Phung often chooses a place where there is plenty of sunshine and warmth; Its eyes were half-lidded with delight like a boy preparing to dress up for a date with his lover. The dry-heated coat will be smooth and shiny; very beautiful iridescent plumage; and lively.
Taking care of a small bird certainly does not require much effort; only for a short time; this lovely bird's nest will win the hearts of people; but also the other pets in the house: it's too cute, too innocent, but still agile; still curiously bold as the parrot family's nature. A bird Yen Phung raised freely in the house; remember to be careful with hardcover pages; with potted plants; There will definitely be a day when our bird will come and gnaw it!