Deroptyus accipitrinus -
Der Fächerpapagei
Lewis, Scott
(Old World Aviaries)
Hawk-headed Parrots (Forts.)
Although reported to be capable of being extremely noisy, we have
not noticed this yet. We have noticed one of the prettiest calls of
parrots with which we are familiar, more like that of a song bird
than a typical parrot. However, Hawk-heads do have a shrill cry,
which sounds like eeeya and carries well. (Note that noisyness is
relative. A bird that is not especially noisy to an aviculturiest
may be perceived as being very noisy by others who don't spend
their days with many birds of different species.)
Again according to Low, "Hand-reared young are delightful, as tame
Hawk-heads can be endearingly affectionate." However, we have reports
that sexually mature Hawk-heads can be highly aggressive toward those
to whom they are not bonded.
Hawk-headed Parrots are relatively rare in U.S. aviculture. Typical
breeder prices for weaned babies range from $1500 to $2000.
See also:
The Hawk-headed FAQ
Regards, Scott
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Linda & Scott Lewis (slewis@bga.com)
Old World Aviaries,
512/928-1200 Austin, TX
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