Spreading wings of joy

Delores Blasco, 85, coos to a pair of Golden Conures, some of the birds that Cedar Hill Birds owner Alycia Antheunisse shared to fulfill a bucket list wish at Somerford Place. Blasco and Kimi Mayeda, 93, both are bird lovers and Alzheimer Program Diretor Chelease Adams arranged for the birds' visit on Tuesday. LORI GILBERTExotic birds elicit memories and bring wonder

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COAMA finds Golden Conures in south-east Brazil

One of eight Golden conures found recently close to Joinville Brazil. Image by Edson DresselA surprise from nature says COAMA (The Atlantic forest birdwatcher club). The discovery of 8 Golden conures (Guaruba guarouba) close to Joinville Brazil. This endangered species is usually only found in Brazils Maranhãom, Amazonas and Pará states. Joinville is miles away from their natural range.

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Why City Parrots can help with parrot conservation

Red-fronted conures checking out the local Gazette, Miami Springs, FLCity slickers

Have you spotted them in your area already? Chances are you are closer to a wild parrot than you might have imagined. In the USA and Europe, many major cities have one or two species of parrot living and breeding within their city limits. 10 European capitals, for example, hold psittacine populations.

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