Definition of

Sordid

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Something macabre can be mentioned as sordid.

Sordid is something truculent, impudent or obscene . The Latin term sordidus derived, in our language , from this adjective.

For example: “The investigators had to face a sordid panorama,” “The governor set up a sordid structure to carry out negotiations,” “A sordid case of family violence shakes society.”

The sordid as something rugged

Another meaning of sordid is associated with that which is dirty or stained . Therefore, in a symbolic sense, sordid is something lurid, macabre or far from moral purity : “I grew up in a sordid area of ​​the city, with real criminals sleeping on the street and waiting around every corner.” , “We cannot let this neighborhood become a sordid place where our children cannot go out to play” , “The living room became the sordid scene of the massacre” .

A sordid space or environment, in short, has characteristics that are not pleasant or pleasant. Sordiity always implies some kind of discomfort, problem or defect . When we talk about “sleazy competition,” for example, it is the opposite of healthy, loyal or fair competition.

Within the field of medicine , meanwhile, the label sordid is applied to ulcers that ooze certain kinds of substances.

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Sordidness causes discomfort.

a kind of parrot

The species Pionus sordidus (known colloquially as the sordid parrot ) is a bird of the Psittacidae family that lives in jungle regions of Latin America , found in certain areas of Bolivia , Colombia , Ecuador , Peru and Venezuela .

Regarding its appearance, it is possible to say that it manages to reach a height of 28 centimeters and that its sexuality is not easy to determine, since the female and the male do not present significant physical differences. In fact, the only reliable way to obtain such information is DNA analysis, which can be done using a pen or with a blood sample.

The sordid parrot is believed to be a species that does not mix well in mixed communities . Although they usually show shyness at first contact, they can also develop behaviors associated with curiosity and trust in others. On the other hand, they are peaceful beings, very intelligent and not afraid to show their feelings.

In addition to flying, a need that it can only fully satisfy in its natural state, the sordid parrot seems to enjoy climbing and scaling tree branches. Unlike other types of parrot, it does not usually look for wood to gnaw on so frequently.

When living in captivity, the sordid parrot is not very averse to bathing, especially if it is done with a watering can that divides the water into fine threads; On the other hand, of his own free will he does not usually wash his body with water. Its beak is very strong, which is why the cages associated with this species must be very resistant; Regarding the dimensions, a minimum of 3 meters high and 2 square meters base is indicated. Round structures are discouraged as they can cause a high level of stress.

It is important not to subject the sordid parrot to sudden changes in temperature ; The ideal is an environment where the minimum temperature exceeds 15 °C, and where the heat and cold are never excessive, nor are there drafts or, of course, rain that reaches the cage. Regarding your diet, a good mix of fresh fruits and vegetables daily, with sunflower seeds and peanuts from time to time, is recommended. Before the breeding season and during the process, calcium consumption is important.