Beak and feather disease outbreak killing our lorikeets

DISEASE STRIKES: A young rainbow lorikeet recently rescued from East Ballina showing signs of beak and feather disease.LORIKEETS on the Northern Rivers are being struck down by a disease which affects their ability to fly.

Chrisy Clay from the Northern Rivers Wildlife Carers said the beak and feather virus was not uncommon, but that it had increased suddenly in recent weeks.

"Beak and feather disease is a virus found in both wild and pet parrots that affects the growth and development of their feathers and beak," Ms Clay said.

Click to read more ...

Showtime for galahs

Cracking pace ... Did you know that galahs can reach speeds of more than 70km/h? This pair of speedsters was caught on film by photographer David Cook. The end of winter is a busy time for our pink-feathered friends ... they are getting ready to mate. PICTURE: David Cook GALAHS are starting to show off and perform for their partners all over Australia, as they get ready for the breeding season.

Click to read more ...

St Vincent gov't denies swapping parrots for aid

The St Vincent Parrot in the rehabilitation and breeding centre in the Botanical Gardens. Image by: Chennette

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) — The St Vincent and the Grenadines government has denied that it is engaged in trading a number of the endangered local Amazona guildingii parrots for vehicles from Germany.

Click to read more ...

New population of Critically Endangered parakeets found in Brazil

Better in the wild - the gorgeous grey-breasted parakeet. Image by: Fabio Nunes.Researchers supported by the Conservation Leadership Programme have uncovered a small population of grey-breasted parakeets nesting on a mountain in north-east Brazil.

Click to read more ...

Maungatautari: The parrot of my dreams

Sirocco superstarElisabeth Easther followed her heart to Maungatautari in the hope that Sirocco, her kakapo friend, would recall their fleeting fling.

Click to read more ...