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
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Beyond beginner: 8 finches suitable for intermediate breeders
In previous articles, we’ve discussed which finches are best for beginners and which finches are extremely … Read more
Getting started with Australian lorikeets
Some of Australia’s most striking bird species are lorikeets. There are (currently) seven lorikeet species recognised … Read more
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
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
African Lovebird species in Australian aviculture
The agapornis genus is a family of eight species of small parrot found throughout sub-Saharan African … Read more
The fascinating science of Gouldian finch head colours
Gouldian finches are easily one of Australia’s most striking finches species, and consequently are one of … Read more