Super Cute Lovebirds Sleeping August 7, 2010
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From Animals-Zone.com
New Holland Honeyeater July 19, 2010
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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 July 18, 2010
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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!
Register early online: AFABirds.org
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Parrot event
[Photo] Unusual Name, Unusual Cuteness
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Scale-crested pygmy-tyrant
[Photo] Small Birds Bathing July 17, 2010
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Two small birds taking a bath
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From 1x.com
MSPCA seeks owner of injured bird July 9, 2010
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"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
