Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 15:40 
MEASURING UP: It is understood there are now 200 to 250 kaka in the Zealandia sanctuary.Wellington's Zealandia has tagged its 400th kaka since the native parrot was introduced to the sanctuary in 2002.
Nestor meridionalis - Kaka | in Conservation, Re-introduction, Research Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 1:16 
Smuggled parrots, like this blue-fronted amazon (Amazona aestiva) come with a range of potentially devastating diseases. The illegal trade of birds into and out of Australia is going virtually unchecked, with two sweeping government investigations failing to prosecute the smugglers they identified.
Friday, November 16, 2012 at 0:51 
FEATHERED FRIEND: Gracie Greenough, 9, and her father Keith meet one of Auckland Zoo’s kaka.When Gracie Greenough and her dad Keith spotted an injured bird on Queen St, they had to stop and help.
Nestor meridionalis - Kaka | in Rescue, Urban parrots Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 11:05 
Red-crowned amazons.Throughout California, I have filmed thirteen parrot species in over thirty cities to date. Of the current thirteen species of California naturalized parrot flocks filmed, the largest in both flock member population and species diversity occurs in various cities throughout California’s San Gabriel Valley. Pictured here are the endangered Red Crowned Amazon parrot, originally from Central Mexico, they have made their homes in our numerous San Gabriel Valley cities such as Pasadena, Monrovia, Temple City, Arcadia, Rosemead, Duarte,Pomona, Laverne, Covina, West Covina, Azusa and El Monte.
Monday, November 12, 2012 at 15:24 
The study revealed that suburbs with more than 30 per cent native streets trees had 11 per cent more bird species than those with streets lined with exotic trees. The researchers urge city planners and householders to help protect native birds by choosing to plant Australian trees. Image by Deb AdamsAs native birds continue to lose their homes due to the spread of the Australia’s cities, scientists are urging city planners and householders to help save them by planting more Australian trees.
