Bird A Day Blog

All About Birds by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Andrew — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 22:51:42 +0000

If you are interested in bird watching and general bird information you will enjoy this link to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology website.

You can listen to a recording of each bird’s call and view all of its specific information, with a pleasing style and design to the site.

Their search box has a very nice auto-complete so you do not have to know the exact name of the bird you are looking for. Just start typing and complete names will appear below the box. Click the link below to visit the site.

All About Birds

Super Cute Lovebirds Sleeping

Andrew — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 19:11:20 +0000

From Animals-Zone.com

New Holland Honeyeater

Andrew — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:24:46 +0000

New Holland Honeyeater

Scientific name: Phylidonyris novaehollandiae
Family: Meliphagidae
Order: Passeriformes

Description: The New Holland Honeyeater is mostly black and white, with a large yellow wing patch and yellow sides on the tail. It has a small white ear patch, a thin white whisker at the base of the bill and a white eye. This honeyeater is an active bird, and rarely sits still long enough to give an extended view. Sexes are similar in looks, but females are slightly smaller in size. Young birds are browner and have a grey eye.

From mitconphotographics.com and birdsinbackyards.net

AFA Convention, St. Petersburg, FL, August 4-7, 2010

Andrew — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 20:39:08 +0000

The American Federation of Aviculture, Inc. Presents their 36th annual convention.

The Magic of Birds

St. Petersburg, FL – August 4-7t, 2010

Learn about bird behavior, breeding, conservation, health and nutrition from internationally recogniszed speakers. Enjoy a live magic show with birds and incredible raffle and silent auction prizes. Plus much more including an behind the scenes tour of Lowry Park Zoo. A must for all bird lovers – beginners and experts alike!

——-

Parrot event

[Photo] Unusual Name, Unusual Cuteness

Andrew — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 13:47:48 +0000

It’s called the Scale-crested pygmy-tyrant. It is also very cute!

Scale-crested pygmy-tyrant

[Photo] Small Birds Bathing

Andrew — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 03:54:21 +0000

Two small birds taking a bath

Click for full

From 1x.com

MSPCA seeks owner of injured bird

Andrew — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:33:11 +0000

"Rambo" the budgie

News Article from Fox 25 Boston – A budgie (parakeet) was found recently and is now being treated by Angell Animal Medical Center through their Avians and Exotics Service. The bird, nicknamed Rambo, was found in an East Arlington resident’s backyard Wednesday around 6:30 pm, suffering from shock. Rambo was found to have been bitten by an animal; according to Dr. Jennifer Graham.

Rambo is wearing a legband, which should help identify him to his original owners.

To report any information regarding the Budgie please call the MSPCA-Angell at (617) 541-5120.

Read the full article at myfoxboston.com : MSPCA seeks owner of injured bird

Bird Fair and Show – Murfreesboro, TN – Sep. 11-12, 2010

Andrew — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 17:32:04 +0000

Heart Of Tennessee Aviculture Society
Exotic Bird Fair And Show
Fair: Sept. 11th & 12th, 2010
Time : Sat. 9-5 Sunday 10 – 4
Birds – Cages – Toys – Seed – Auctions

Shows: Sat Only 10:00a.m till ?

Hospitality: Sat. Night 6:30 At The Motel Listed Below Free!

Bird Entry: Friday: 6pm – 8pm Saturday: 7am – 9am
AWARDS: Crystal, Rosettes & Ribbons.
JUDGE: Annette Howard.
2 Divisions NAPS: Hookbills & NFSS:Finches & Softbills.

Middle Tennessee State University
Tennessee Livestock Center, Murfreesboro,TN. 37130

INFO:
Fair: James: 615-739-0631- midtnecho@yahoo.com
Show & Fair: Wilma: 615-396-8440- tnma2@comcast.net
Show & Fair: Richard: 931-607-4500- needmorebirds@yahoo.com

Accommodations: Americas Best Value Inn & Suites – 615-896-6030 – Block# 55042.
Ask For Kenny–$42.00 Per Night & Mention Bird Fair!

Club Website: http://www.heartoftnaviculturesociety.com

RI Bird Fair June 26, 2010 – Free Admission

Andrew — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:55:33 +0000

Northeast Bird Group
Summer Bird Fair

This SATURDAY..JUNE 26th!

21 Vendors!

toys, cages, accessories, embroidered bird clothing, bird jewelry,
finches, small parrots, parrots, grasskeets, parrotlets, linnies and
lots more….

4097 Diamond Hill Road
Cumberland, RI

FREE ADMISSION
BIRD SHOW

Cockatiel & Small Parrot Divisions

Songbird Smuggler Gets Prison

Andrew — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:41:34 +0000

Sony Dong came under investigation in 2008 when customs inspectors at LAX found abandoned luggage that contained 18 birds, five of which were dead.

By Associated Press

BIRD-BRAINED SCHEME: Customs officials arrested the smuggler with 14 Asian songbirds strapped to his socks. (Photo: Splash)

Sony Dong, 46, of Garden Grove, was also ordered to pay $4,000 in restitution to federal authorities who are caring for the birds.

Dong came under investigation in December 2008 when customs inspectors at Los Angeles International Airport found an abandoned piece of luggage that contained 18 birds, five of which were dead, and determined that he had checked it while boarding a flight in Vietnam.

In April 2009, customs officials determined that Dong was scheduled to fly from Vietnam and arrive at LAX. They conducted an inspection and saw bird droppings on his socks and feathers peeking out from under his pants.

Fourteen live birds were found attached to pieces of cloth wrapped around his calves. When officials served a search warrant at Dong’s home, they found 51 additional songbirds.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark A. Williams said a songbird sells between $800 and $1,000 on the black market.

Dong pleaded guilty to illegally importing wildlife.

Prosecutors said the ringleader of the operation, Duc Le, bought plane tickets for Dong and instructed him to purchase the birds and smuggle them into the U.S.

Williams said the birds, which are in quarantine, will be donated to zoos and aviaries.