Tiniest bird ever raised in captivity


	Tiniest bird ever raised in captivity

Newfman

6-16-2007 6:58 AM

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6-16-2007 8:10 AM

betong

Beautiful tiny creatures.

6-16-2007 11:20 PM

pink panther

Man he is tiny and the most adorable little baby bird I have ever seen. Very cute!

6-17-2007 9:13 AM

sussane

i couldn't believe myself. that's an amazing news...

6-17-2007 10:03 PM

stacey crittenden

truly an amazing little guy!

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