Trained Parrot - Blog About Training Parrots Tricks Beautiful Bird Photography Birds are beautiful creatures and with such a vast range of colourful species your sure to find a special photo opportunity. At the sight of an unusual bird your first thought would or will be to take a photo, so if this happens or you are a regular bird watcher here is some inspirational photographs for you to think about for the next time you discover a rare beauty! Please click any photograph you see below to find out more about the photographer’s photographic skill and possibly the secrets to great bird photography! If you’d like to know more about how to photograph birds please follow this link: How to photograph Birds Thank you to all the photographers that allow their photographs to be freely shared! All Photographs shown here are © All Rights Reserved
Naturesongs Nature Recordings and Photos Raising Quails in the urban environment- an alternative to backyard chickens Raising chickens in the backyard of your home has always attracted many people. People who get retired or are very much in backyard chicken farming and adopt this as a hobby. Some even do this for getting fresh eggs for their breakfast. But this practice has raised some issues as well. Cases were reported in many different regions that people had started complaining in against those houses that were raising chickens in their backyards. Why quails Besides being a silent creature, what else benefit quails can give that may encourage a chicken lover to plan to raise backyard quail instead of chickens. Coop or pen for your quail Now after finally deciding the city farming of quail, it’s time to plan your quail coop. making coop or quail pen is not that hard. For more information on quail housing you can download the following Quail Housing.doc Breeds of quail Having quail in your backyard is sometimes just not enough.
Taming Aggressive Birds - How to Stop Birds from Biting There is no such thing as a mean bird. It's true! There are, however, birds that are fearful, and birds with emotional problems that cause them to want to avoid handling at all costs. When birds with these problems find themselves in pet situations, it can be disastrous for both bird and owner. If your pet bird bites you when you try to handle it, it is critical that you address the issue. Move to a neutral location. Photo of "Pepper" courtesy of Patricia Lowery and Marvette Hillis.
Magnificent Frigatebird Photo, Stock Photograph of a Magnificent Frigatebird, Fregata magnificens, #16725, Phillip Colla Natural History Photography Magnificent frigatebird, adult male on nest, with throat pouch inflated, a courtship display to attract females. North Seymour Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador Stock Photo: 16725 -?- Species: Magnificent frigatebird, Fregata magnificensLocation: North Seymour Island, Galapagos Islands, EcuadorLat/Long: 0° 23' 52.1° S, 90° 17' 32.° W (Coordinates: -0.86933°, -90.54817°)Format: Digital 2:3Other Names: Magnificent frigate birdCopyright © Phillip Colla, all rights reserved worldwide.Purchase a print of this imageRequest a review copy of this image Keywords: above water, animal, animalia, aves, bird, chordata, creature, ecuador, fregata, fregata magnificens, fregatidae, frigate, frigatebird, galapagos, galapagos islands, magnificens, magnificent frigate bird, magnificent frigatebird, mating and courtship, nature, north seymour island, oceans, pacific, pelecaniformes, seabird, seabird behavior, vertebrata, vertebrate, wildlife, world heritage sites
Avian Vocalizations Center : What We're About Quick view of Raising Quail Birds Quails are migratory game birds with mottled brown feathers and short tails, which are native to Europe, Asia and Africa. The origin of this bird dates back to the 11th century while it is also referred to, in the old testament of the bible. Egyptians caught Quails from their farmland for the purpose of meat while in china these birds were kept as pets and as “singing birds”. In the late 11th century quail was brought to Japan where it was first domesticated. Since the farming and breeding of quail is credited to the Japanese it’s called a Japanese quail or a Coturnix Quail. Quail farming and benefits of raising quails Quails are much easier to raise and breed than poultry. Famous breeds of quail Coturnix Quails as discussed in length above are the easiest to raise and breed, not too keen on flying inside aviaries and much gentler towards newcomers.
At Feather's End, Edible Plants For Birds Safe Plants For Your Birds {*style:<i>I hope you love birds too. It is economical. <b>Emily Dickinson </b>(1830 - 1886) </i>*} The following contains a partial list of house and outdoor plants that are generally considered safe if eaten by our birds. Signs of poisoning can include, inability to perch, drooling, sudden onset of regurgitation, diarrhea, coughing, breathing problems, and or depression. If you bird has been chewing on any plant material and exhibits any of these signs consider it a life threatening emergency and proceed to your avian vet immediately. {*style:<i> This list was compiled from Birds USA Magazine, Wade & Carol Olyer, Parrot Pleasures </i>*}
Land of Vos - Eclectus Parrots in the Wild in Papua New Guinea Courtesy of Dan Meyer and missionary, Larry Lovell, Papua New Guinea. In the summer of 2000, Eclectus Connection list member, Dan Meyer, offered to send our questions about wild Eclectus parrots to his missionary friend in Papua, New Guinea. Dan's friend, missionary Larry Lovell, was both thoughtful and thorough in his replies to our many questions. TEC list member, Mary Nogare, kindly donated her time and editorial expertise to organize the information into an enjoyable question and answer format. We hope that you will be delighted and enlightened by this rare glimpse into Eclectus life in Papua New Guinea. From personal e-mail correspondance with missionary Larry Lovell in Papua New Guinea, Summer 2000 Q: What is the climate like in Papua New Guinea? Q: Is the climate favorable for breeding year around? Q: Is there a rainy season where fruit and nuts are common, or does it produce year around? Q: Where do you find the eclectus hanging out? Papua New Guinea A: I guess this is possible.
Eclectus Roratus | Eclectus Parrot | Birdtricks.com Eclectus roratus, the Eclectus Parrot, is a member of the Psittaculini in the Psittacidae family of order Psittaciformes. There are several subspecies of Eclectus parrots and the female feather color patterns in those subspecies vary as does their habitat and size. Eclectus parrots are found in Lesser Sundas, Solomon Islands, New Guinea, and NE Australia. They originated from the Cape York Peninsula of Australia, the islands of Indonesia, the Solomon Islands, and New Guinea. However, only a few of the subspecies are available in aviculture including: the Grand, Red Sided, Vosmaeri, and Solomon Island subspecies. Their conservation status is listed as Least Concern. The females have red heads and blue to purple breasts, depending on the subspecies, and they have black beaks. Eclectus Roratus are intelligent and are generally classified among the top three parrots for their talking ability. They are strong fliers. Eclectus Roratus in the Wild
Make your own bird toys - ParrotChronicles.com Feature Story By Cher Angelo I will make you brooches and toys for your delight Of birdsong at morning and starshine at night --Robert Louis Stevenson WHAT WOULD our lives be like without toys? We humans need our hula hoops, Game Boys and crossword puzzles to keep ourselves amused. Even if he was born in captivity, your bird inherited many of the foraging, nesting and mating instincts of his wild ancestors. Some birds may seem to ignore or even fear toys at first. Do it yourself It's usually easy enough to find at least a couple of toys your bird likes, but when you get into the medium-to-large sizes, they can be prohibitively expensive, costing from $20 to $50 or more apiece. It's fun making your own bird toys and can save you a lot of money. Recently, an avian veterinarian who was tired of spending over $20 on each toy for his macaw asked me to make some toys for him. Individual tastesThe first rule in choosing or making toys for your bird is remembering that he is an individual. About the author