Ollie leaned in. “What else do you love about them?” “Affectionate—both parents raise their nestlings,” Susan said. “They’re exquisite, with spectacular colors and patterns. I adore their cooing, which, in my opinion, is even more soothing than a cat’s purr. They walk with an endearing waddle. And their flight is quite graceful.” She placed her hands on the table. “But what I admire most is their devotion to family. They’ll go to great lengths to find their way home.”

