ACT proposes restrictions on many commonly kept aviary birds
The Australian Capital Territory’s government has proposed including a further 380 animals to the capital’s official … Read more
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The 2019 Orange-bellied parrot release is underway
20 Orange-bellied parrots were released near Werribee and Avalon this week, as part of the Victorian … Read more
Interview with Steve Sass, head keeper at On The Perch Bird Park
On the Perch Bird Park is a ‘must see’ wildlife experience on the Sapphire Coast of … Read more
What are Neophema parrots and why are they so popular?
Neophema parrots are a genus (or group) of six parrots found in Australia. Members include the … Read more
Mallee emu-wren recovering after local extinction
5 years ago we reported on the decimation of South Australia’s Malee emu-wren population after bushfires … Read more
Gender imbalance further threatening the endangered Swift Parrot
Tasmania’s endangered swift parrots have another threat to contend with—gender imbalance. Due to habit loss and … Read more
Spix’s Macaw believed to be extinct in the wild
The Spix’s macaw, known from its prominent role in the 2011 film Rio, has been declared … Read more
How to treat an egg-bound bird
Egg binding can quickly prove fatal—especially to smaller birds—so urgent treatment action must be taken. Even … Read more