EDUCATIONAL & FORAGING

Perfect for medium to large birds. Constructed of solid aluminum and stainless steel, this toy is built to last a lifetime. Parrots love its bright colors and the clanky sounds it makes as they take it apart by unscrewing the wing-nuts.  Put a treat inside and let them go at it! Mounts securely to the side or top of their cage.  The wing nuts won’t fall off, so you’re never digging on the bottom of the cage to find them! Chemical and dishwasher safe.

Dimensions: 6-1/2" length x 4" width x 5" height

An extremely durable and multifunctional toy. This cage toy unscrews and the top lifts up so you can fill it with anything from toy parts to fresh fruits and vegetables, or both at the same time! 

A great foraging toy and fantastic way to get birds to try new foods. Your bird will never find this toy boring, as you can keep filling and refilling!

Lg Round Hanging Fillable Cage Toy-Happy Beaks dimensions: 3.5" diameter x 14" Tall (cage size excluding chain link)

LOOK WHAT'S NEW! Our signature Ultimate Blend with the addition of Nutri-Berries and select herbs, PLUS plastic treasure chests with a pine nut hidden in each one. Add a treasure chest or two to your parrot's bowl of food and create a Foraging Delight!

Treasure Hunt Ultimate Blend is Only Available in 2lb & 4lb Bags:
-2lb bags come with 16 Treasure Chests
-4lb bags come with 32 Treasure Chests

QUANTITY IS PER LB.

In order to maintain the freshness of our bulk foods, upon arrival please transfer food to a sealed, rigid container. It is recommended to store at room temperature what your bird(s) will consume in approximately 10-14 days. The remainder should be stored in the refrigerator. We do not recommend freezing as a method of storage due to the formation of ice crystals, which could melt and cause mold.

This toy is uniquely designed for hours of preening and chewing enjoyment for birds that are pluckers and overpreeners. Not only is this an exciting toy, it is also a snuggle buddy for your bird and can be easily transformed into a foraging toy! Try hiding some seeds and small nuts inside of the fibers for your bird to discover!

Lg Preener-Aronico measures: Approx. 8" length x 6" width (Recommended for medium to large sized birds)

 

This toy is uniquely designed for hours of preening and chewing enjoyment for birds that are pluckers and overpreeners. Not only is this an exciting toy, it is also a snuggle buddy for your bird and can be easily transformed into a foraging toy! Try hiding some seeds and small nuts inside of the fibers for your bird to discover!

Med Preener-Aronico measures: Approx. 7" length x 7" width (Recommended for small to medium sized birds)
 

This toy is uniquely designed for hours of preening and chewing enjoyment for birds that are pluckers and overpreeners. Not only is this an exciting toy, it is also a snuggle buddy for your bird and can be easily transformed into a foraging toy! Try hiding some seeds and small nuts inside of the fibers for your bird to discover!

Sm Preener-Aronico measures: Approx. 5" length x 6" width (Recommended for small to medium sized birds)

This toy is a triple threat! It is secured by a heavy duty bird safe chain and features a large coconut with a peekaboo hole. You can hide treats, foot toys and more inside and watch your bird discover them! Or for extra small birds, you can use this as a secure "hideaway". You can also let your bird hang and swing on this toy for even more fun! Big beaks love to chew on the coconut husk and shell.

Coco Loco Coconut-Aronico measures: 15" length x 6" width including chain (Recommended for use as a "hideaway" for small birds, and for use as a toy for medium to large sized birds)

Blocks, balls and rattan balls make this toy a blast. Simply place a small treat inside of the rattan ball to turn this into an easy beginner foraging experience.

Toy 1008-Grasshopper Toys dimensions: (Recommended for small to medium sized birds)
 

Tempting peanuts entice the bird to consume fitness-boosting minerals and calcium.

Nutty Log-Polly's dimensions: 14" length x 3.5" width (Recommended for large sized birds)

A hollow imitation edible "log"; made of corn meal and calcium. The "log" is filled with millet; makes a great nutritious foraging toy. Try hiding some treats under the coconut top for an additional foraging opportunity.  

Sm Forager w/ Millet-Polly's Dimensions: 3" length X 4" width (Recommended for small sized birds)

Polly's trick and treat challenge is a hollow edible imitation log filled with peanuts. Birds love a foraging challenge. Refillable, just lift up the coconut half and fill up with your birds favorite treats.

Dimensions: Approx. 14" Length x 4.5" Width

Polly's large forager with millet has a hollow imitation edible "log"; made of corn meal and calcium. The "log" is filled with millet; makes a great nutritious foraging toy. Try hiding some treats under the coconut top for an additional foraging opportunity.  

Lg Forager w/ Millet-Polly's Dimensions: 12" length X 4" width (Recommended for medium to large sized birds)
 

The safest way to hang toys & chewable items for your bird that they won't be able to remove. This hanger will make your bird excited to try new foods because they are hung like a new toy. It is easy to use, you simply unscrew the acrylic ball and fill the stainless skewer with fruits, vegetables, or toy parts that have a hole of at least 1/4" wide.

Expandable Habitats Long Chewable Hanger-Lg Ball measures: approximately 17-1/2" long with a diameter 1/4" wide

The safest way to hang toys & chewable items for your bird that they won't be able to remove. This hanger will make your bird excited to try new foods because they are hung like a new toy. It is easy to use, you simply unscrew the acrylic ball and fill the stainless skewer with fruits, vegetables, or toy parts that have a hole of at least 1/4" wide.

Expandable Habitats Medium Chewable Hanger-Lg Ball measures: approximately 11-1/2" long with a diameter 1/4" wide

The safest way to hang toys & chewable items for your bird that they won't be able to remove. This hanger will make your bird excited to try new foods because they are hung like a new toy. It is easy to use, you simply unscrew the acrylic ball and fill the stainless skewer with fruits, vegetables, or toy parts that have a hole of at least 1/4" wide.

Expandable Habitats Medium Chewable Hanger-Sm Ball measures: approximately 10-1/2" long with a diameter 1/4" wide

The safest way to hang toys & chewable items for your bird that they won't be able to remove. This hanger will make your bird excited to try new foods because they are hung like a new toy. It is easy to use, you simply unscrew the acrylic ball and fill the stainless skewer with fruits, vegetables, or toy parts that have a hole of at least 1/4" wide.

Expandable Habitats Short Chewable Hanger-Lg Ball measures: approximately 7-1/2" long with a diameter 1/4" wide

The safest way to hang toys & chewable items for your bird that they won't be able to remove. This hanger will make your bird excited to try new foods because they are hung like a new toy. It is easy to use, you simply unscrew the acrylic ball and fill the stainless skewer with fruits, vegetables, or toy parts that have a hole of at least 1/4" wide.

Expandable Habitats Short Chewable Hanger-Sm Ball measures: approximately 7 3/4" long with a diameter 1/4" wide

From little beaks to big beaks, all birds enjoy these shreddable stuffed fingertraps toys. You can add your own stuffing of food treats to make these even more fun. 

4pk Stuffed Fingertraps dimensions: Each fingertrap measures 4" long, not including the stuffing bursting at each end.

Caitec/Paradise Foraging sphere beginner foraging bird toy is easily fill-able by simply twisting the sphere open and filling with pellets, millet, nuts, fruits, vegetables, or another favorite treat and than twisting shut. There is even a bell at the bottom of the toy to attract attention to your bird.

Foraging Sphere-Caitec/Paradise dimensions: 10" length x 3" width (Recommended for medium to large sized birds)

This Caitec/Paradise experienced forager bird toy is made with heavy duty poly carbonate and will test the skills of even the most athletic parrots. Birds will learn to pull down the leather strapping to release the food into the lower chamber where it can be retrieved. The bird must stand on one leg, hold the device steady with its other foot and nibble at the exposed food.

Foraging Capsule-Caitec/Paradise dimensions: 20" length x 4-1/2" width including chain and leather (Recommended for medium to large sized birds)

This fun and challenging Hide & Seek-Caitec/Paradise foraging bird toy has multiple slots for your bird to retrieve treats that are hidden in the shredded paper. It comes filled with a variety of chew toys, refills are available, or just use your bird's favorite toys and treats. Easily mounts to almost any cage.

Hide & Seek-Caitec/Paradise dimensions: 7" length x 4" width (Recommended for medium sized birds)

Refill for Buffet Foraging Box-Caitec/Paradise includes 5 Hexagon refills to be used alone or with the Buffet Foraging Box

Refill for Buffet Foraging Box-Caitec/Paradise dimensions: 5.5” X 6” X 6” (Recommended for medium to large sized birds)

 This Buffet Box Cagemount-Caitec/Paradise mounted foraging device for birds will introduce your bird to the concept of beginner foraging. Your bird will work to pull the food out of the slots. The tray at the bottom collects fallen food and your bird can turn the box to access all sides of it. Tray and kabob are dishwasher safe.

Buffet Box Cagemount- Caitec/Paradise dimensions: 5.5” X 6” X 6” (Recommended for medium to large sized birds)


 

Paddle Wheel- Caitec/Paradise is a fun toy for your bird. Simply unscrew the top chamber to fill with food or treats and tighten. Your bird must continue to turn the top wheel in order to lower and release food or treat into the recovery tray at the bottom.

Paddle Wheel -Caitec/Paradise dimensions: 9" length x 4.5" width x 5" height (Recommended for medium sized birds)
 

This House of Treats-Caitec/Paradise acrylic foraging toy is made to challenge even the most determined bird!  Wood dowels cover one side, the toy is filled with assorted brightly colored wooden shapes, you can insert additional treats and other materials for more enrichment and fun. Large and Small replacement wood dowels available.

House of Treats-Caitec/Paradise dimensions: 4" length x 3.5" width (Recommended for small to medium sized birds)

This Master Mind Circle-Caitec/Paradise is a challenging foraging toy is for the birds that enjoy a good foraging workout!  Food/treats go into the cones and your bird must maneuver the cones to the top of the "track" until treats/food drop through the hole, dispensing in the center chamber.  Multiple feeding stations give birds choices!  Made of polycarbonate. 

Master Mind Circle dimensions: 9.75" length x 8" diameter (Recommended for medium to large sized birds)

This Tug N Slide Tower-Caitec/Paradise is for the "tough guys" (or gals!) - made of polycarbonate and fashioned with 3 top chambers - once food and/or treats reach the bottom, your bird must pull down on the leather strap to release the goodies.  This toy is especially good for birds that need a real challenge! 

Tug N Slide Tower-Caitec/Paradise dimensions: 13" length x 4" width at widest chamber (Recommended for medium to large sized birds)

This Tilt-a-Wheel Cagemount-Creative Foraging System toy for your bird is a challenging foraging device and noise making toy all in one. The inner rings have marbles in them so that when your bird tilts and turns the toy it makes a fun noise for them to enjoy. The outer rings are where you place your birds favorite treat or pellet and your bird will have to tilt the wheel just right to release the treat out of the small holes and retrieve their reward. Toy is dishwasher safe.

Tilt-a-Wheel Cagemount-Creative Foraging System dimensions: 8.5" length x 8.5" width (Recommended for medium to large sized birds)

This Party Ball-Creative Foraging System is a great foraging toy for your bird. Simply unscrew this durable polycarbonate ball and put your bird's favorite food, treat, or small toys inside and twist shut. Your bird can push this ball around while they try to work the treats out of the slots.

Party Ball-Creative Foraging System dimensions: 5" diameter (Recommended for medium to large sized birds)

Medium 2-Side Slide Caitec/Paradise bird toy is great for exercising your bird's mind and body. Birds go crazy trying to remove the colorful and secured wooden slats from the natural wood block.

Colorful Slat Lineup-Caitec/Paradise dimensions: 14" length x 4" width (Recommended for medium sized birds)

This Colorful Beaking Slats-Caitec/Paradise challenging toy is great exercise for your bird's body and mind. Birds will try to remove the secured colorful slats from the natural wood block.

Colorful Beaking Slats-Caitec/Paradise dimensions: 14" length x 4" width (Recommended for medium sized birds)

Sm Paradise Box-Caitec/Paradise is a great toy for birds that like to shred. The brightly colored streamers on this box will immediately grab your bird's attention. Your bird will go bonkers over tearing this one apart. Inside of the box is shreddable paper and a mini vine ball for your bird to discover. Hide treats inside the box for extra foraging fun.

Sm Paradise Box-Caitec/Paradise dimensions: 18" length x 7" width including rope it is hung from (Recommended for small sized birds)

Caitec Ferris Wheel is a great foraging bird swing. Colored wooden blocks and beads are strung on a chain. The middle has a wooden bird perch with a ferris wheel that contains wooden beads. This bird toy will keep your bird busy for hours.

Large Ferris Wheel Swing Dimensions: 14" Hanging x 9" x 6" Wide 3/4" perch diameter (Recommended for african greys, timneh greys, red lored amazons, blue front amazons, goffin cockatoos, rosebreasted cockatoos and similar sized birds.)

Caitec Ferris Wheel is a great foraging bird swing. Colored wooden blocks and beads are strung on a chain. The middle has a wooden bird perch with a ferris wheel that contains wooden beads. This bird toy will keep your bird busy for hours.

Medium Ferris Wheel Swing Dimensions: 11.5" Hanging x 7" x 3.5" Wide 1/2" perch diameter (Recommended for caiques, ringnecks, quakers, conures and similar sized birds.)

Caitec Ferris Wheel is a great foraging bird swing. Colored wooden blocks and beads are strung on a chain. The middle has a wooden perch for birds with a ferris wheel that contains wooden beads. This bird toy and bird swing will keep your bird busy for hours.

Small Ferris Wheel Swing Dimensions: 8" Hanging x 5" x 2.5" Wide 1/4" perch diameter (Recommended for x-small birds, such as parrotlets, lovebirds, budgies, canaries, finches and similar sized birds.)

Add foraging fun to your bird's environment with this Barrel Of Fun-Nature's Instinct puzzle toy and treat holder in one. Teach your bird to unlock the chamber and reveal hidden delights. Simply hide treats inside the chamber, close, turn to lock, then hang and watch your bird's instinct take over. Fill with fruits, veggies, or your bird's favorite treats. Made from shatter-resistant, durable polymer to withstand tough chewers. Chain and quick link included. Zinc-free.

Barrel Of Fun-Nature's Instinct dimensions: 3-3/4" length x 1-1/2" width x 2-3/4" height (Recommended for medium sized birds)
 

Simply hide treats inside of the Parrots Treasure-Nature's Instinct acrylic toy for birds and twist the keys. Your bird will have to twist and turn the keys correctly to reveal the hidden treasure. This exciting and challenging toy will strengthen your bird's mind and coordination.

Parrots Treasure-Nature's Instinct dimensions: 4" length x 3" width x 3.5" height (Recommended for medium sized birds)

Your bird will be spinning this Rings Of Fortune-Nature's Instinct Birdy Einstein toy for hours trying to align the rings and release the treat. It is a great foraging toy that will test and strengthen your bird's mind and coordination.

Rings Of Fortune-Nature's Instinct Birdy Einstein dimensions: 6" length x 3" width (Recommended for medium sized birds)
 

This unique toy is a coconut which has been carved to look like a monkey's face, complete with ears, hair and a large open mouth filled with java wood foot toys. Your bird will spend endless hours trying to get those toys out.

This toy won Best Bird Product at the 2010/2011 world renown SuperZoo trade show!

Coco Monkey- AE Java Wood measures: approximately 6" length x 6" width x 6" height (Recommended for medium sized birds)

PLEASE use caution with opening side, so your bird does not become stuck. Mouth opening is approx. 3 " long x 1 " wide. Always make sure your toys are size appropriate for your particular bird(s).

Approx. 7" long x 5 1/2 " wide (please note sizes will vary due to natural materials)

 

Birds love finger traps! This exciting toy has finger traps that are skewered on wire with plastic balls and chain . A jingly bell finishes off this great shredding toy. Stuff some small treats in the ends of the finger traps and you've now turned this toy into a foraging opportunity.

Finger Trap Ladder-Happy Beaks Made In The USA dimensions:12" length x 6" width (Recommended for small to medium sized birds)

A great foraging toy: Three acrylic cups (2 1/2 inches across) have acrylic colored lids that can be slid or lifted to reveal your bird's favorite treat or even toy parts. This toy will keep your bird busy for hours and exercise their mind!

Lg Cheers-Happy Beaks Made In The USA dimensions: 17.5" length x 2.5" width (Recommended for medium sized birds)

Triangle Vine Mat is stuffed full of colored crinkle paper and then laced on the sides with poly rope. Hanging from the top of the mat are two strands of plastic beads, birdie bagels, plastic shapes, and colorful pieces of wood. On all three corners, there are even more pieces of wood, plastic beads, and knotted poly rope. This toy has a large plastic hook at the top for easy hanging. Great toy for stuffing your birds favorite treats inside!

Triangle Vine Mat-Happy Beaks Made In The USA dimensions: 11" length x 20" width  (Recommended for medium sized birds)

Stuffed sneakers filled with Almonds and Cashews. This is a fun bird toy that your Parrot will enjoy!

Super bird's beakwhich bird toy has palm disks adorned with wooden parts & crinkled paper complete this shreddable toy. Turn this toy into a foraging challenge by hiding a treat inside of the disk.

Beakwhich-Super Bird dimensions: 9" length x 5" width (Recommended for small to medium sized birds)

Super bird's foraging basket bird toy is a basket within a basket, loaded with colorful goodies - finger traps, folded colorful cardboard, ice cream spoons, popsicle sticks, loofa, woven tube, plus bright plastic pieces that dangle.  Easily make this into a foraging experience by hiding goodies inside.

Foraging Basket-Super Bird dimensions: 10" length x 5" width (Recommended for medium sized birds)

Bird toy creations PVC forager bird toy features elbow shaped pvc piped with plastic on both ends. Simply place a treat or small toy inside of the pipe and watch as your bird works to retrieve the treat!

PVC Forager-Super Bird dimensions: 7.5" length x 5" width (Recommended for any sized birds)

2.5" Multi-colored wicker balls come bagged in net "hives". These bright vine balls make great foot toys, which can be stuffed with your bird's favorite treat for foraging. We recommend using these balls on the Stainless Skewer/Hangers (click on image below to view/shop the Hangers).

Bag of 12 Ball Hive-A&E dimensions: Each ball is approximately 2.5" across.  Bag count: 12 (Recommended for Medium to Large birds as a foot toy)

2.5" Multi-colored wicker balls come bagged in net "hives". These bright vine balls make great foot toys, which can be stuffed with your bird's favorite treat for foraging. We recommend using these balls on the Stainless Skewer/Hangers (click on image below to view/shop the Hangers).

Bag of 25 Ball Hive-A&E dimensions: Each ball is approximately 2.5" across.  Bag count: 25 (Recommended for Medium to Large birds as a foot toy)

3.5" Multi-colored wicker balls come bagged in net "hives". These bright vine balls make great foot toys, which can be stuffed with your bird's favorite treat for foraging. We recommend using these balls on the Stainless Skewer/Hangers (click on image below to view/shop the Hangers).

Bag of 10 Ball Hive-A&E dimensions: Each ball is approximately 3.5" across.  Bag count: 20 (Recommended for Medium to Large birds as a foot toy)

3.5" Multi-colored wicker balls come bagged in net "hives". These bright vine balls make great foot toys, which can be stuffed with your bird's favorite treat for foraging. We recommend using these balls on the Stainless Skewer/Hangers (click on image below to view/shop the Hangers).

Bag of 20 Ball Hive-A&E dimensions: Each ball is approximately 3.5" across.  Bag count: 20 (Recommended for Medium to Large birds as a foot toy)

Simply stretch this flexible rubber toy and stuff it with your bird's favorite nuts or treats. Your bird will work for hours trying to get the treat out! This toy offers your bird both a physical and mental challenge.

Nut Case-JW Pet Company dimensions: 4.5" length x 2.5" width x 10" height (Recommended for small to medium sized birds)

This toy has balls that can easily be stuffed with treats. Your bird will love climbing and discovering the hidden rewards. This toy will exercise your bird's body and mind.

Chain Balls-JW Pet Company dimensions: 5.5" length x 1.5" width x 11" height (Recommended for small sized birds)

This toy is sure to be a slam dunk! Your bird can put the ball on the chain in the basket. This toy encourages your bird to exercise and have fun doing it!

Birdie Basketball-JW Pet Company dimensions: 5.25" length x 3.75" width x 7" height (Recommended for small sized birds)

This toy brings tons of court side laughs for you, plus exercise and fun for your bird! Comes with slotted ball for easy pickup. Includes hoop with plastic chain and plastic ball.

Sm/Med Basketball Training Game-Mango dimensions: Ring Height: 7.25" tall, Overall Height: 10" tall (Recommended for medium sized birds)

This toy brings tons of court side laughs for you, plus exercise and fun for your bird! Comes with slotted ball for easy pickup. Includes hoop with plastic chain and plastic ball.

Lg Basketball Training Game-Mango dimensions: Ring Height: 9" tall, Overall Height: 12" tall (Recommended for large sized birds)

This toy brings tons of court side laughs for you, plus exercise and fun for your bird! Comes with slotted ball for easy pickup. Includes hoop with plastic chain and plastic ball.

Mini Basketball Training Game-Mango dimensions: Ring Height: 5.25" tall, Overall Height: 8.25" tall (Recommended for medium sized birds)

The pineapple is made of tightly woven palm and sisal, that is durable, but not impossible to for parrots to destroy. They are stuffed with foraging grass and the outside of the pineapple provides an easy platform to cling and climb on the side. Sisal strands stick out the sides encouraging preening activity. You can stuff treats inside of the pineapple for your bird to forage and discover. 

Sm Pineapple Foraging Toy-Planet Pleasures dimensions: 5" length x 2" width (Recommended for small sized birds)

The pineapple is made of tightly woven palm and sisal, that is durable, but not impossible to for parrots to destroy. They are stuffed with foraging grass and the outside of the pineapple provides an easy platform to cling and climb on the side. Sisal strands stick out the sides encouraging preening activity. You can stuff treats inside of the pineapple for your bird to forage and discover. 

Med Pineapple Foraging Toy-Planet Pleasures dimensions: 7" length x 2.5" width (Recommended for medium sized birds)

The pineapple is made of tightly woven palm and sisal, that is durable, but not impossible to for parrots to destroy. They are stuffed with foraging grass and the outside of the pineapple provides an easy platform to cling and climb on the side. Sisal strands stick out the sides encouraging preening activity. You can stuff treats inside of the pineapple for your bird to forage and discover. 

Lg Pineapple Foraging Toy-Planet Pleasures dimensions: 9" length x 3" width (Recommended for large sized birds)

The pineapple is made of tightly woven palm and sisal, that is durable, but not impossible to for parrots to destroy. They are stuffed with foraging grass and the outside of the pineapple provides an easy platform to cling and climb on the side. Sisal strands stick out the sides encouraging preening activity. You can stuff treats inside of the pineapple for your bird to forage and discover.

XL Pineapple Foraging Toy-Planet Pleasures dimensions: 15" length x 5.5" width (Recommended for large sized birds)

This toy features circles with centers of stars and folded "packages" for foraging opportunities.  It is perfect for inquisitive birds and the texture and bright colors will keep your bird intrigued!

Lg Fiesta-Planet Pleasures dimensions: 19" length x 4" width (Recommended for large sized birds)
 

A cylinder of bamboo that is stuffed full of natural materials and each end is finished off with coconut shell pieces and then knotted with natural fibers.

Small Bamboo Foraging Foot Toy-Planet Pleasures dimensions: 7" length x 4.5" diameter (Recommended for small to medium sized birds)

A cylinder of bamboo that is stuffed full of natural materials and each end is finished off with coconut shell pieces and then knotted with natural fibers.

Large Bamboo Foraging Foot Toy-Planet Pleasures dimensions: 8" length x 3" diameter (Recommended for medium to large sized birds)
 

A terrific foraging toy! A bunch of leather strips are stuffed inside of an acrylic box that has openings on all sides of it. The top lid opens to refill the toy with either more leather or other foraging goodies!

Med Crazy Leather Box-Zoo Max dimensions: 6" length x 6" width (Recommended for medium sized birds)

 

A terrific foraging toy! A bunch of leather strips are stuffed inside of an acrylic box that has openings on all sides of it. The top lid opens to refill the toy with either more leather or other foraging goodies!

Sm Crazy Leather Box-Zoo Max dimensions: 5" length x 5" width (Recommended for small to medium sized birds)

A terrific foraging toy! A bunch of leather strips are stuffed inside of an acrylic box that has openings on all sides of it. The top lid opens to refill the toy with either more leather or other foraging goodies!

XS Crazy Leather Box-Zoo Max dimensions: 4" length x 3" width (Recommended for small sized birds)

Made of natural burlap and stuffed full of crinkled paper, this toy offers your bird an excellent foraging experience. Your bird will love working to uncover the fun inside this bag!

Sm Sac Surprise-Zoo Max dimensions: 10" length x 4.5" width (Recommended for small sized birds)