We all go through it sometimes, and when you’re at a low, what you really need is someone patient and kind to offer you a smile and a treat—especially if you’re a parrot.
The Green Bird Brigade YouTube channel is dedicated to rescuing and caring for parrots and other birds who may have once been part of a family but, for one reason or another, were forced to vacate their home.
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Recently, the kind-hearted bird lover behind the channel rescued a new female eclectus parrot named Rosie. It’s a beautiful name for the cherry-red bird, and while she’s very new to the Green Bird Brigade, she can already tell she’s in good hands.
“Rosie is a 5-year-old female eclectus parrot who was surrendered to a number of behavioral issues,” the woman writes in a pinned comment on the video.
“She didn’t want me to touch her when she arrived, so I let her move herself from her carrier to her new enclosure,” the video caption reads as we watch Rosie walk herself into her new home, albeit with a bit of expected clumsiness.
Once settled in, Rosie was started a healthier diet and offered some delicious, nutritious nuts as a treat.
It took a couple of days and some patience to build trust, but by the end of the second day, Rosie was eating from her new auntie’s hand and letting her spray Rosie down with water for some hydrating fun.
“The plumage she still has is beautiful,” one commenter says. “She’s gonna be absolutely stunning when all her feathers grow back in. You’re in good hands, Rosie!”
“She is so fortunate to be with someone as knowledgeable and patient as you,” another says.
“Her wings when she spread them. Wow,” adds another.
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Do Eclectus Parrots Make Good Pets?
Beautiful birds like Rosie can be wonderful pets for the right bird lovers, but they require dedicated owners ready for the big responsibilities that come with caring for an eclectus parrot.
Smaller than other parrot breeds, eclectus parrots have a calmer, gentler temperament on average, with a high capacity for language learning and sound mimicry. Despite having a higher-pitched squawk, they’re often quieter during daytime hours than their macaw or cockatoo cousins.
However, these parrots need a complex diet of fresh vegetables, fruits and sprouts, so feeding them the usual bird pellets is not going to cut it. If their sensitive digestive systems are suffering, they will show signs, like excessive toe tapping, so it’s important to pay attention to the little details.
Likewise, eclectus parrots require hours of free-roaming time outside of their enclosures every day. If you don’t give them the space to spread their wings, they will become nervous and pick their feathers, among other behavioral issues.
Keeping in mind that these parrots can live anywhere from 30 to 50 years, taking one on as a pet is basically a lifetime commitment, and it’s not for the faint of heart.
Luckily, Rosie has found the right person to care for her while she gets back on her feet and learns to trust again. We can all find something inspiring in Rosie’s story, and it’s so heartwarming to see these two get to know one another. We are staying tuned for more!
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This story was originally published by PawNation on Apr 30, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add PawNation as a Preferred Source by clicking here.