Which macaw species are available in Australia?
Macaws are a family of large brightly coloured parrot species found in the rainforests of South … Read more
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Keeping your birds cool during extremely hot weather
Most of the birds we keep in aviculture are indigenous to warmer areas like Africa, Australia, … Read more
Planting an aviary for Weavers and Whydahs
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in the December 2012 edition of the Aussie Finch … Read more
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
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