Diseases
April 21st, 2015 | by
LubosTomiskaRead also the previous part of this interview: Discussion about the diet for parrots with the avian vet. Shall we use seeds or pellets? PART V a We can find on the market also pellets for small parrots and finches. There are the...
ZOOs and birdparks
April 20th, 2015 | by
LubosTomiskaVIDEO IN – American Cincinnati ZOO received the Plum Award for Noteworthy Achievement in Avian Husbandry, specifically for extraordinary results in breeding of Kea Parrots (Nestor notabilis) within the conservation project....
Conservation projects
April 17th, 2015 | by
LubosTomiskaTwenty three critically endangered Orange-fronted Parakeets (Cyanoramphus malherbi) have been bred in rescue centre Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust in Christchurch, New Zealand. Those birds were consequently released to the...
Tony Silva NEWS
April 16th, 2015 | by
Tony SilvaRio de Janeiro in Brazil is, to me, the most beautiful city in the world: the forests of Tijuca, Christ the Redeemer, the beaches, one of which one inspired Antônio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes to pen the song “Girl...
Diseases
April 15th, 2015 | by
LubosTomiskaRead also the previous part of this interview: Avian vet talks about effective disinfection, worming and seed sprouting. PART IV a What do you think about sunflower? Shall we give it to birds? Some of my pairs eat the sprouted...
Taxonomy
April 13th, 2015 | by
LubosTomiskaConsiderable taxonomic changes in the HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World affected also the genus Vasa. Del Hoyo and his team suggested two new species in this group of parrots. Up to...
Invasive species
April 10th, 2015 | by
LubosTomiskaSurprisingly, when you want to see parrots in the wild you don’t need to go to South America, Africa or Australia because there are 12 invasive parrot species living in Europe. That’s why Spanish authorities banned breeding...
Conservation projects
April 9th, 2015 | by
LubosTomiskaThe illegal construction of a roadway in Santa Marta destroys the natural habitat of the Santa Marta Conure (Pyrrhura viridicata). A non-governmental association ProAves informed about this issue within the last week. More than...
Breeding
April 8th, 2015 | by
Tony SilvaMention India to an aviculturist and he will immediately have flashes of spicy food, a colorful, multi religious culture and the TajMahal. None would consider pointing out that aviculture in India is prospering and in many...
Diseases
April 7th, 2015 | by
LubosTomiskaSome breeders give garlic to birds for worming. What is your opinion about this? I don’t have any strict opinion about this. I think that garlic is not dangerous fo birds so we can add it to water or food. But apply it for...
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