Sutcliffe, the Wonderful Dinosaur Dad!

More evidence that budgies are tiny dinosaurs.  Furthermore, birds and dinosaurs are better dad's than most mammals.

From "Science" Magazine's 2008 Scientific Highlights:

Dutiful Dinosaur Dads

In more than 90% of living bird species, males play a role in the parental care of their offspring.  By comparison, males contribute to parental care in fewer than 5% of mammalian species...Varicchio et al present compelling evidence that in three species of dinosouars...males were the individuals responsible for caring for eggs and young.

Sutcliffe Enjoys Fatherhood

Sutcliffe is truly the pater familias. He seems to enjoy time with Magoo, Boo, and of course his beloved, Mary Ann. He occasionally shoos Mia, but not in a hostile way. Boo can get cranky with him, from time to time, but what teenage daughter doesn't get cranky with dear old dad? Mary ann remains his main interest. He spends most of the time feeding her, or himself. I think that if it weren't for Sutcliffe's care in the "hospital cage" after the accident, Magoo would not have lived. I'm very proud of him.