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September 9, 2024

Turaco breeding: Loerie, Keeping, Nest box, Feeding

Turaco breeding: Almost without exception, people admire the beautiful Turacos, “Loeries” we used to call them; for example the beautiful green Knysna Loerie and in Kwa-Zulu Natal we have the Purple-crested Loerie. Introduction These...

Aviculture / Conures / Mutations / Parakeet

September 8, 2024

Emma Conure: Venezuelan parakeet, Mutations, Breeding

The Emma Conure (Pyrrhura emma) and its Mutations: Also know as the Venezuelan parakeet General The Emma Conure is a sub-species of the White-eared Conure (Pyrrhura leocotis leocotis). Emma Conures have always been one...

Birding

September 5, 2024

Magoebaskloof birding: Woodbush Forest, Endemics, Habitats

Magoebaskloof birding: Woodbush Forest and Magoebaskloof together constitute the second largest forest complex in South Africa. The Knysna Forest in the Western Cape is the largest. Magoebaskloof and the Woodbush Forest in Limpopo, South...

Parrot incubation and hatching Red-bellied parrot chick

Aviculture / Incubating / Magazine articles

September 4, 2024

Parrot incubation and hatching: Cockatoo, Parakeet, Lorikeet

Parrot incubation and hatching: In the later stages of the breeding season in parrots, the hatching success of the eggs is usually higher than earlier in the season. By this time the keeper has...

Birding

September 4, 2024

Polokwane Nature Reserve birding: Endemics, Habitats, Access and facilities

Polokwane Nature Reserve birding: Polokwane (previously Petersburg) Nature Reserve in South Africa is one of my best birding spots when I travel to the Kruger National Park. Polokwane is the capital city of the...

Birding

September 3, 2024

Doorndraai Dam Birding: Nature Reserve, Habitats and Endemics

Doorndraai Dam Birding: One of my favourite birding spots is Doorndraai Dam Nature Reserve, located in Limpopo Province, South Africa, is a hidden gem for birding enthusiasts. The reserve offers a variety of habitats,...

Birding

September 3, 2024

Waterval Boven birding: Endemics, Habitats, Access and facilities

Waterval Boven birding: Endemics, Habitats, Access and facilities Waterval Boven, located in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa, is a well-known spot for birding enthusiasts due to its diverse habitats and range of bird...

Bird magazine September 2024: Free download PDF

Magazine articles

September 2, 2024

Bird magazine September 2024: Free download PDF

Bird magazine September 2024: Free download PDF Welcome to the world’s biggest and most read pdf bird magazine. I am excited to finalize this edition because I managed to create and publish very useful...

Breeding Monk Parakeets & Exploring Mutations thumbnail

Parakeet / Mutations

September 1, 2024

Quaker Parakeet mutations: Breeding and care

Quaker Parakeet mutations: Myiopsitta monachus – Quakers, or Monk parakeets, are found in a large area of South America, from central Bolivia and the South of Brazil to Argentina. In General Everyone knows the...

Magazine articles

August 31, 2024

Parrot mutations Amazons Conures

Parrot mutations Amazons Conures: This is a compilation of photographs taken over many decades. All are my images unless indicated otherwise. The birds are often not mine. Parrot mutations: Amazons The lutino Orange-winged Amazona...

Mutations / Parakeet

August 31, 2024

Moustache Parakeet Mutations, Breeding, Housing

Moustache Parakeet Mutations – (Psittacula alexandri) Moustache Parakeet Description: There are eight recognized sub-species of the Moustache Parakeet, which can be divided into two groups, namely: 1. The nominated Psittacula a. alexandri as well...

Aviculture / Louis Bothma / Parakeet / Parrot

August 31, 2024

Red-rumped Parrot: Breeding, Parakeet, Foster

The Red-rumped Parrot:Psephotus haematonotus- The natural range of the Red-rumped Parrot is in south-west Australia, particularly inland. It is one of the few Australian parakeets that has benefited from the arrival of man. With...

Bird health / Bird Recipes (Parrots, Budgies, etc) / Can birds eat?

August 30, 2024

Can birds eat nasturtium? Parrots, budgies, cockatiels and finches

Can birds eat nasturtium? Parrots, budgies, cockatiels and finches. Nasturtium is a fast-growing heirloom annual with slightly succulent stems and distinctive, rounded green leaves that resemble miniature lotus leaves. I always have nasturtium in my...

Magazine articles / Mutations / Rosellas

August 29, 2024

Crimson Pennant Rosella: Pastel Mutations

Crimson Pennant Rosella: The Pastel Mutations of the Crimson Rosella also know as Pennant Rosella (Platycercus elegans) Crimson Pennant Rosella: Introduction Mutation colours are becoming ever more important in aviculture. Although we all admit...

Aviculture / Rosellas

August 28, 2024

Stanley Rosella: Breeding, Feeding, Cage and Nest Box

The Stanley Rosella: Platycercus Icterotis The Stanley Rosella is the smallest of the Rosella family, and unlike the other larger Rosellas which show little sexual dimorphism, the male and female Stanleys are sexually dimorphic....

How to Breed Dusky-Headed Conures Complete Breeding & Aviary Guide

Magazine articles / Aviculture / Conure Breeding / Conures

August 27, 2024

Dusky-headed Conure: Breeding, Feeding, Cage and Nest Box

Dusky-headed Conure: Aratinga weddellii The Dusky-headed Conure, along with the Peach-fronted Conure and Pet’s Conure, make a very pleasant group of small Aratinga conures to keep and work with. They are of similar size,...

Magazine articles / Aviculture / Parrot

August 26, 2024

Moluccan King Parrot: Breeding, Feeding, Cage and Nest Box

Moluccan King Parrot (Mauli), Alisterus amboinensis Description: The Moluccan King Parrot, also called the Amboina King Parrot, and its subspecies are among the most colourful parrots in the world. Unlike the Australian King parrot...

Aviculture / Parakeet

August 25, 2024

Derbyan Parakeet: Breeding, Feeding, Cage and Nest Box

The Derbyan Parakeet, Psittacula derbiana – also know as Lord Derby’s parakeet Derbyan Parakeet Description: The Derbyan Parakeet looks like a giant Moustache Parakeet, but the colour distribution is not quite the same. In...

Bird health / Bird Recipes (Parrots, Budgies, etc) / Can birds eat?

August 24, 2024

Can Birds Eat Pomegranate? Parrots, Budgies, Cockatiels plus recipe

Can Birds Eat Pomegranate? Parrots, Budgies, Cockatiels: This is one fruit I have always wondered about because we had a lot available in our yard where I was growing up. Yes, birds can eat...

Bird health / Bird Recipes (Parrots, Budgies, etc) / Can birds eat?

August 24, 2024

Can Birds Eat Pinto Beans? Parrots, Budgies, Cockatiels plus Recipe

Can Birds Eat pinto beans? Yes, birds can eat pinto beans, including parrots, budgies, and cockatiels, but there are important precautions to take: Important Considerations: Benefits of Pinto Beans: Can Birds Eat pinto beans?...

World Wide Birds Blog

Turaco breeding: Loerie, Keeping, Nest box, Feeding

Emma Conure: Venezuelan parakeet, Mutations, Breeding

Magoebaskloof birding: Woodbush Forest, Endemics, Habitats

Parrot incubation and hatching: Cockatoo, Parakeet, Lorikeet

Polokwane Nature Reserve birding: Endemics, Habitats, Access and facilities

Doorndraai Dam Birding: Nature Reserve, Habitats and Endemics

Waterval Boven birding: Endemics, Habitats, Access and facilities

Bird magazine September 2024: Free download PDF

Quaker Parakeet mutations: Breeding and care

Parrot mutations Amazons Conures

Moustache Parakeet Mutations, Breeding, Housing

Red-rumped Parrot: Breeding, Parakeet, Foster

Can birds eat nasturtium? Parrots, budgies, cockatiels and finches

Crimson Pennant Rosella: Pastel Mutations

Stanley Rosella: Breeding, Feeding, Cage and Nest Box

Dusky-headed Conure: Breeding, Feeding, Cage and Nest Box

Moluccan King Parrot: Breeding, Feeding, Cage and Nest Box

Derbyan Parakeet: Breeding, Feeding, Cage and Nest Box

Can Birds Eat Pomegranate? Parrots, Budgies, Cockatiels plus recipe

Can Birds Eat Pinto Beans? Parrots, Budgies, Cockatiels plus Recipe

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