Getting started with Australian lorikeets
Some of Australia’s most striking bird species are lorikeets. There are (currently) seven lorikeet species recognised … Read more
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Keeping and breeding the painted button quail
Painted button quails are a delightful addition to an aviary. They’re easy to look after, compatible … Read more
Strategies to reduce aggression in a mixed collection
A large aviary filled with dozens of different bird species living together in perfect harmony is … Read more
Palm cockatoo numbers declining due to habitat loss
An article published in the journal of Biological Conservation has painted a bleak picture for Australia’s … Read more
An update on the blue rainbow lorikeet mutation
Five years ago, a striking blue mutation of the rainbow lorikeet was produced by an Aussie … Read more
Parramatta River red-rumped parrot nest box project An Avicultural Society of NSW effort
In celebration of their 80th anniversary, the Avicultural Society of New South Wales has formed a … Read more
What’s the difference between a budgie and a bush budgie?
Bush budgies, sometimes called “shell parakeets”, are budgerigars that are more closely related to the budgies … Read more
Wild Gouldian population shows recovery signs in Queensland
Australia’s Gouldian finch populations have dropped significantly in the last century. There once were hundreds of … Read more