Understanding Behavior

Mini-Quiz: Behavior of Parrots and other Hookbills

by Tina Mischke (1 June 2002)

Take this Mini-Quiz to check your understanding of the lesson material.


QUIZ

Self-check your understanding

  1. Why do people sometimes buy a parrot?

  2. Why do hookbills bite?

  3. What is a major requirement for hookbill owners?

Pick an answer to see instant feedback. Re-read the lesson if you miss one.

If you got all three correct, you are on your way to becoming a Champion in Understanding Behavior. If you had problems, you had better look over the material again.


Learn about the bird’s behavior


Resources and references

Websites

Natural Encounters – Information and instruction on training parrots, as well as shows featuring trained parrots

World Parrot Trust – British organization promoting parrot conservation and welfare

The Happy Hookbill Homepage – Stories about pet birds

Got Birds Online – Pictures of pet owners’ birds

Behavior Resources

Author

Tina Mischke, the owner of Furred and Feathered Behavior Consultation, lives in Northern California and has over 40 years of pet animal experience. She has been writing for publication since the 1970s and has a degree in Organizational Communication and Training.