Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 3:48 
A flock of budgerigars swarm across the fields at Boulia in far west Queensland on October 15, 2009. Photo: Ann Britton
Melopsittacus undulatus - Budgerigar | in Fun Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 3:23 A DOG is man's best friend, it is said - but a remarkable bond between one parrot and its owner would give any pup a run for its money.
Lorius garrulus - Chattering Lory | in Conflict Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 5:00 This is one of just 400 Military Macaws left in the wild in Mexico.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 8:28 This week's screening of the BBC's "Last Chance to See" programme featuring New Zealand's own conservation ambassador Sirocco the kākāpō, has catapulted kākāpō recovery into the international spotlight.
Strigops habroptilus - Kakapo | in Fun, Oddities Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 12:26 
Under threat: But land owners face prosecution if they shoot parakeets without good reason Changes to wildlife law do not mean it is an open season on parakeets and anyone shooting them without a good reason faces prosecution, a bird charity has warned.
