On The Perch bird park closing February 14th
Sad news from On The Perch bird park on New South Wales’ Sapphire Coast: They’ve announced … Read more
Melba Finch
The green-winged pytilia, or melba finch as it’s known in Australian aviculture, is an estrildid finch … Read more
Rainbow lorikeet has been split into six distinct species
The rainbow lorikeet—one of the most striking birds in Australia and South-East Asia—has been split into … Read more
What to expect from your first bird sale
A bird sale is an event—generally held near the end of spring or autumn— in which … Read more
Jenday Conure
The jenday conure—also known as the jandaya parakeet—is a medium-sized parrot native to northeastern Brazil. Although … Read more
How to pre-prepare and freeze bird green foods
During the breeding season, birds should be provided soft food, greens, and live food daily. Preparing … Read more
Purple Grenadier Waxbill
The purple grenadier waxbill is a estrildid finch common to the eastern African nations of Ethiopia, … Read more
Severe drought threatens Australia’s bird seed supply
The drought affecting large swathes of Australia’s agricultural land is making it difficult for suppliers to … Read more