Red Siskin
The red siskin—known also as the hooded siskin or Venezuelan siskin—is a true finch species native … Read more
Which macaw species are available in Australia?
Macaws are a family of large brightly coloured parrot species found in the rainforests of South … Read more
Keeping your birds cool during extremely hot weather
Most of the birds we keep in aviculture are indigenous to warmer areas like Africa, Australia, … Read more
Peach-fronted Conure
The peach-fronted conure is medium-sized parrot found abundantly in central and eastern South America. They are … Read more
Planting an aviary for Weavers and Whydahs
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in the December 2012 edition of the Aussie Finch … Read more
Join our new finch discussion group on Facebook
Launched in July, the Aussie Finch Forum Facebook group is a place for finch keepers of … Read more
Mulga Parrot
Mulga parrots are a medium-sized parrot found in arid regions of southern inland Australia. They can … Read more
New to softbills? Superb Fairy-wrens are a great introductory species
There’s a natural progression that many finch keepers follow: First, they start with the hardy “seed … Read more