I actually have been wondering what would happen to warm-climate bird species if they escaped from a warm indoor environment to a colder wintery state.
From the article below, it explains that indoor pet birds do not store fat reserves as wild birds, their feet and nose etc would likely freeze, and it takes a great deal of time to grow a thicker coat of feathers.
Quote:Most companion parrots are not acclimated to cold temperatures
- although this statement leads me to believe that a few are acclimated to cold temps, so may be able to survive well in Connecticut's milder winters.
http://www.birdtricks.com/blog/parrots-a...d-weather/