Gizmo

Gizmo is an 8 year old blue crowned conure. He's already had at least two homes in his short life. The first home we know of was with an animal hoarder. Obviously he wasn't receiving the care that he needed in that home. He then went to live in a home where there was also an African grey. This person caged these birds together, which was not a good idea. Parrots really need their own cage, where they can be safe from predators (including other parrots). You may be able to see the marks on Gizmo's beak where the grey attacked him. Luckily his beak was not removed and Gizmo will heal.
Gizmo currently has poor feather quality due to an inadequate diet; however, he will be brilliant once again after he completes a molt and is provided better food (which he is receiving at the Center and will continue to receive in his new home, whenever he finds one).

Despite his unfortunate beginnings, Gizmo is one of the most intelligent birds we have had the pleasure to care for at the Center. Perhaps a bit too intelligent for his own good, as his mischievous streak can get him into trouble when it's not channelled properly.
We are looking for a very special owner for Gizmo. He will thrive in an environment where efforts are made to stimulate his intelligence. Of course, that is true for every parrot, but it's particularly important for birds like Gizmo.

He would be an ideal candidate for trick training, like clicker training. He'd love it if his humans would take 5 minutes every morning to hide his food around his cage so he had to forage for it instead of just eating it from the bowl. He'd really blossom in an environment that provided enough exercise for him. He needs lots of different kinds of toys, rotated regularly.

When he sees his favorite volunteers, his eyes pin, he makes kiss sounds, and he says, "Good morning!" If you're the right home for him, wouldn't you like to be greeted this way when you wake up every day?

When these wonderful creatures don't have positive outlets for their intelligence and energy, the behaviors manifest in negative ways, like screaming and biting, both of which Gizmo has been known to do.

However, in the right environment, with the right people, Gizmo can fulfill the potential we know he has. If you think that's you, we'd love for you to stop by and meet Gizmo! You can fill out a Bird Wanted Questionnaire, and our adoption coordinator will give you a call to discuss whether he may be the right fit. A commitment to nurturing the abilities of this amazing parrot is a must!