Fish and Chips: Opportunistic Carnivory and Geophagy in Parrots
Psittacine birds (Psittaciformes) are typically regarded as frugivorous or granivorous, yet some species exhibit opportunistic feeding behaviours. This study aims to describe opportunistic carnivory and geophagy in parrots housed at Sardar Patel Zoological Park (SPZP), India. Opportunistic behaviours were recorded during routine feeding and enclosure maintenance, with dietary choices, aggressive interactions, and faecal examinations documented…