Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 1:16 
The Scarlet Macaw genome hase been sequenced.In a groundbreaking move that provides new insight into avian evolution, biology and conservation, researchers at Texas A&M University have successfully sequenced the complete genome of a Scarlet macaw for the first time.
Ara macao - Scarlet Macaw | in Research Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 23:42 
There has been a lot of discussion in Bunbury recently about the corellas.AS the corella population in Bunbury continues to increase, residents believe culling is not the answer.
Cacatua sanguinea - Little Corella | in Conflict, Cull, Urban parrots Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 5:22 
Several colonies of brightly-colored Quaker Parrots, also known as Monk parakeets, have taken up residence in Bergen County towns along the Palisades. The tropical birds have flourished year-round in large nests built in treetops and utility poles. Image by Brandon Keim LEONIA — Nearly 500 customers were without power early Wednesday morning after a Quaker parrot nest caused a transformer to overheat, PSE&G officials said.
Monday, May 6, 2013 at 23:50 
An artist's impression of the mysterious night parrot thought to inhabit arid regions of Australia. (Martin Thompson)Stories about night parrots are a bit like ghost stories - many people have one, but they're nearly impossible to prove.
Pezoporus occidentalis - Night Parrot | in Research Monday, May 6, 2013 at 5:28 
Monk parakeet on bird feeder. Image by: Su Carlson
Argentine health officials are warning the public not to buy birds sold on the street after at least five people have contracted the very serious disease, psittacosis, according to El Tribuno report May 4.
