Conservation projects
November 16th, 2015 | by
LubosTomiskaThe Orange-bellied Parrot (Neophema chrysogaster) is currently one of the most endangered parrots in the world. According to Birdlife, Int. there are no more than 50 individuals left in the wild. However, this species is also...
Photoreports
November 13th, 2015 | by
LubosTomiskaWhat’s the greatest experience for every aviculturist when visits Australian bush? To see black cockatoos, of course! These birds are still very expensive in other parts of the world and so only a few breeders can get them....
Tony Silva NEWS
November 12th, 2015 | by
Tony SilvaIn aviculture, there is a tendency to utilize a single diet for all species, making slight modifications where deemed of utmost importance, such as providing nuts for the largest of the macaws. This concept of parrot feeding...
Breeding
November 11th, 2015 | by
Daniel NuijtenThe Swift parrot (Lathamus discolor) is a small parrot species with size 25 cm, the plumage is mainly green with red undertail and red underwings coverts. This bird has also distinct face markings with red color around the beak...
Conservation projects
November 10th, 2015 | by
LubosTomiskaVIDEO IN – According to recent decrease of this species in the wild it was decided to reclassify it to a new category within the IUCN Red List. That’s why the Swift Parrot (Lathamus discolor) is not considered as...
Diseases
November 9th, 2015 | by
LubosTomiskaProventricular dilatation disease (PDD) caused by Avian Bornavirus is one of the most lethal diseases in parrots. However, a team of scientists (Drs. Ian Tizard, Jianhua Guo, Susan Payne, and Samer Hameed) at Texas A&M...
Breeding
November 6th, 2015 | by
David T LongoRead also the first part of this article: Breeding of the Rose-fronted Conure. PART I a They did not do show any interest in breeding in 1999 from our observations and they were also still young. They were under two years of age...
Tony Silva NEWS
November 5th, 2015 | by
Tony SilvaQUESTION: How can I detect a sick bird and what steps should I take before getting it to a veterinarian? ANSWER: Birds are masters of disguise. An ill bird will mask its illness until its condition has deteriorated enough where...
Conservation projects
November 4th, 2015 | by
LubosTomiskaResults of a detailed survey of illegal bird trade in three biggest markets in Jakarta were brought by non-governmental association Traffic. In Indonesia we can find the highest number of endangered bird species in whole Asia....
Events
November 3rd, 2015 | by
LubosTomiskaAll bird lovers and breeders in central Europe had a unique chance to visit one of the biggest bird shows Exotika in Lysa nad Labem. This city is located just about 45km from Prague so it’s very easy to get there. This...
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