Rio

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Hatch Date: 2012 Rio is an 11-year-old, Sun Conure, presumed male. He is stunning and a good boy all around. He doesn't seem to like men, and we believe he was abused/severely neglected by one. He was found in a state of neglect at the 2nd of the three homes we know of. His first two owners passed, and the people who took him in reached out to us for help. Rio speaks, but we can only make out one command clearly, which is 'Walk away' when someone gets too near his cage. This breaks our hearts, but his speech is pretty clear, so we're hopeful he can pick up some more positive words/phrases, given the proper time and training. Rio is new to his foster family but doesn't seem to be an aggressive bird. He is, however, a scared bird, and will only come out of his cage for short periods, before he gets nervous and puts himself back in. He has a healthy pelleted diet and will take sunflower seeds gently from your hand. His foster family will be using them strictly for treats and incentives for positive behaviors. He loves his baths in his cage and being sprayed misted with a bottle. We moved him into a large flight cage, which is great for him and it's filled with toys, which he loves! He seems to call back and forth with other birds in his foster home but doesn't have a super strong interest i n physically getting closer to them. His foster family will continue to work with him, and post updates as they learn more about Rio. Rio is being fostered in Howell, NJ NJ and will only be adopted to a forever home within driving distance. We will not ship our birds. For the Love of Birds is a group of dedicated foster homes throughout NJ and Eastern PA. We do not have a central location. Rio is living in a private home; we only allow approved applicants to make visits. If interested in adopting Rio, please visit our website ftlob.rescuegroups.org to read our adoption policies & procedures and to complete an adoption application.