by Mariah Hughes The Bourke’s Parrot is a nomadic parakeet that thrives across the diverse landscapes of Australia. These small, diurnal, pink-and-brown birds can be observed in tight-knit flocks anywhere from eucalyptus forests to dry scrubland to harsh cityscapes, but their preferred habitat is arid scrub. In captivity, Bourke’s Parrots are gaining popularity, thanks in […] …
The Round Up: A Fine, Fine Line
By S Katherine Clarke, with Sarah Ludick Our February 15th edition of The Round Up asks if there’s a Fine, Fine Line between a budgie’s fascination with mirrors and an African Grey’s plot for #birdworlddominion? In honor of Valentine’s Day, this issue explores birb self-love — in its hopefully healthy expression. See all the wonderful …
Assam State Zoo and Botanical Gardens — BirbObserver
by Tandi Glaser The Assam State Zoo and Botanical Gardens (“the Zoo”) is in the Hengrabari Reserve forest in Assam’s capital, Guwahati. The Zoo’s grounds house rescue and rehabilitation facilities, and the Zoo offers services in nature-tourism. A repository of bio-diversity, the Zoo seeks to become a complete recreational and educational destination in North-east India. […] …
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Bird Behavior – understanding is key
by Mary Caton There are times when a parrot owner realizes that they can no longer take care of a beloved pet. Before looking for a new home, you need to ask yourself why you want to re-home your bird. Maybe it’s a behavioral issue that you need help with. As parrots are incredibly intelligent […] …
Love has feathers
Every day is full of feather-filled love: there's nothing more I could ever want for in this life. My precious girls, Keito and Abby.
Hatchline: new bird-related online resource
Welcome to Hatchline, a news, issues and historiography page dedicated to providing in-depth and informative articles that speak to current issues as well as the plight and conditions of birds and their natural environments around the world. Click here to check out our first two captivating articles on the birds of Cuba and Mauritius. Learn […] …
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Valentine’s Day… show your birb love!
You love your birb so much you can’t help but splash social media with gorgeous pics of them right? Well then, enter our Valentine’s Day ‘Love Is…” Contest to win a prize for your birb photo creativity! Follow @BirbObserver on Twitter or BirbObserver on Instagram or Facebook, post your bird-related photo with a caption that …
Pionus Rule!
Well, at least in my house they do 🙂 Check out Keito's Page to see the many beautiful poses struck by my gorgeous girl!
Show Your Birb Love this Valentine’s Day!
To celebrate Valentine’s day and you, our fans, we are holding our ‘Love is…’ contest! Follow @BirbObserver on Twitter and BirbObserver on Instagram and Facebook, post your bird-related photo with a caption that begins with “Love is…”, and tag your photo with #birbloveis to enter to win a customized T-shirt featuring your photo and caption! …
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The Empty Space: coping with the loss of a beloved companion
By Sherri Moorer I think the hardest part of losing Chloe (or any bird) is the empty space. It’s not just the empty space where the cage used to be. It’s the mental and emotional space in her absence. It’s getting up and going to bed with one less bird. It’s coming home to one […] …
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