The Valpo Core Reader
 

Title

Gonzo (1995)

Authors

Angie Brodnik

Document Type

Process Analysis Essay

Publication Date

1995

Excerpt

A military macaw is a difficult pet to take care of. I discovered this when one was brought to my home last year because the owner was unable to handle the responsibility of taking care of him. The macaw is a beautiful bird with distinct colorings. Each macaw and type of macaw has its own feather color. A military macaw is mostly green, excluding its nape (the part above the beak) and its tail and wing feathers, which are red, blue, and yellow. This bright coloring meant, of course, that he was male. In all birds the male's coloring is always brighter than the female's. The military macaw I had the chance to learn with became a good companion and extremely entertaining, especially when company came over. Keeping him happy and content with his surroundings was quite a chore, but it kept me on my toes.

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