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sl8

(17,147 posts) Sat Sep 1, 2018, 06:32 PM Sep 2018

Lovebird getting ready for big date.

Explanation:
https://www.wideopenpets.com/bird-rips-paper-make-new-paper-tail-feathers/

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Lovebird getting ready for big date. (Original Post) sl8 Sep 2018 OP

Fascinating! thbobby Sep 2018 #1

Aw, that's so sweet! wendyb-NC Sep 2018 #2

Avian extensions. TomSlick Sep 2018 #3

Blame it on the dog. democratisphere Sep 2018 #4

The Bird of Paradise look is in this year. sarge43 Sep 2018 #5

So interesting Rebl2 Sep 2018 #6

That is SO cool! PatrickforO Sep 2018 #7

My understanding is, this is how FLSurfer Sep 2018 #8

That makes sense. Still very cute though! CousinIT Sep 2018 #10

The things critters will do for a little action. dae Sep 2018 #9

thbobby

(1,474 posts)

1. Fascinating!

Reply to sl8 (Original post)

Sat Sep 1, 2018, 06:41 PM

Sep 2018

Birds are so smart. I am not convinced of the bird's motivation. But is enjoyable to ponder about.

wendyb-NC

(4,729 posts)

2. Aw, that's so sweet!

Reply to sl8 (Original post)

Sat Sep 1, 2018, 07:22 PM

Sep 2018

Very avid little creature. Fun and fascinating. Thanks for posting.

TomSlick

(13,091 posts)

3. Avian extensions.

Reply to sl8 (Original post)

Sat Sep 1, 2018, 07:26 PM

Sep 2018

Strangely fascinating to watch.

democratisphere

(17,235 posts)

4. Blame it on the dog.

Reply to sl8 (Original post)

Sat Sep 1, 2018, 07:38 PM

Sep 2018

sarge43

(29,173 posts)

5. The Bird of Paradise look is in this year.

Reply to sl8 (Original post)

Sat Sep 1, 2018, 07:52 PM

Sep 2018

Actually she gathering nesting material. Many birds will do this.

Rebl2

(17,927 posts)

6. So interesting

Reply to sl8 (Original post)

Sat Sep 1, 2018, 08:33 PM

Sep 2018

Thought maybe it felt inadequate in some way so adding ‘feathers’?

PatrickforO

(15,523 posts)

7. That is SO cool!

Reply to sl8 (Original post)

Sat Sep 1, 2018, 08:47 PM

Sep 2018

What a neat bird. I wonder what her name is?

FLSurfer

(433 posts)

8. My understanding is, this is how

Reply to sl8 (Original post)

Sat Sep 1, 2018, 09:09 PM

Sep 2018

They carry materials to make nests.

CousinIT

(12,746 posts)

10. That makes sense. Still very cute though!

Reply to FLSurfer (Reply #8)

Sat Sep 1, 2018, 10:07 PM

Sep 2018

Beautiful little birdie.

dae

(3,396 posts)

9. The things critters will do for a little action.

Reply to sl8 (Original post)

Sat Sep 1, 2018, 09:40 PM

Sep 2018

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