Rosemary Low’s new column ‘People Helping Parrots’ focuses on James McGuinness; Eb Cravens discusses close contact with our birds; RSPCA report and birds for re-homing; Robert Alison enlightens us about the plight of Brazil’s parakeets; Sally Blanchard covers more of the smaller species we keep as hobbyists; Readers’ Story: Bill, my Blue-fronted Amazon; Monica Xiao’s cartoon of Koi & Bei birds; Leslie Moran with more about the Green-rumped Parrotlets; Vivian Miller with part two about parrots in history, legend and folklore; Dr David Waugh explains about saving the Santa Marta Parakeet; Sophie Piper shares a variety of opinions on wing clipping parrots; Charlotte James and James Brereton research Macaw’s food – chopped or whole?; Nicotine and parrots – a deadly combination; Jim Hayward’s breeding advice about the Derbyan Parakeet; News stories from around the world; Loro Parque Fundación’s latest report; Your parrot queries answered by our experts; Letter from our readers; Latest calendar dates for parrot-related events; Classified adverts

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Parrot News – Please send us your news stories; News from Loro Parque – Calabash for parrots. Cucurbitaceae enrichment for our parrots; Increasing Knowledge of the Most Endangered Parrots – by Rosemary Low; Non-stick Dangers – Pamela Howell highlights this potentially lethal issue; Complete Psittacine by Eb Cravens – Subtle Secrets for Feeding Psittacines, and Getting them to Eat; GSE and its uses – by Leslie Moran; Happy Birthday Max; Coronavirus threat to PNG’s animal rescue centre – Port Moresby is the capital of Papua New Guinea and is home to its unique animal rescue centre, including the rare Pesquet’s Parrot, that is now facing the threat of the Covid-19 pandemic, and could be shut down; “Polly Want a Sprout?” Much more than a book on sprouting – by Leslie Moran; Landmark event for Philippine Cockatoo – by David Waugh, Correspondent, Loro Parque Fundación; Christmas Offers – your chance to buy a gift subscription, or a selection of CDs or DVDs at three for the price of two (while stocks last); Your parrot queries answered – our panel of experts is available to answer all your queries on companion or breeding parrots; Letters; DVDs and Back Issues for sale – a selection of mostly parrot related DVDs and many back issues of this magazine, all with delivery included in the price; Avian Vets – our worldwide listing of those vets with a special interest in parrots. If you would like your surgery included in a future edition of this magazine, please contact us; Parrots Helpline – if you have a parrot problem, whether it be health, diet, or whatever, you can contact any of the advisors listed here; and lots more…

Parrot News – Please send us your news stories; News from Loro Parque – Reproduction in controlled spaces; Complete Psittacine by Eb Cravens – Does Your Parrot Need a Friend? Part II. Friends for larger birds; The Holistic Parrot by Leslie Moran – More reasons to feed walnuts; Wild Diets – captive options. In this part II of Jamie Gilardi’s article on wild diets, he teams up with Eb Cravens who has always been an advocate of fresh natural foods. The only sure way to adequately reproduce a wild parrot diet with a captive psittacine would be to live in the bird’s native range, and release it daily to feed with others of its own kind. Rather impossible for most pet owners, right?; CITES – Regulations to comply with, by Bernard Sayers; Redrumps have much to recommend them, by Rosemary Low – A request from a reader regarding problems to be avoided by beginners to parrot breeding resulted in my articles in the July and August issues. For those contemplating breeding parakeets the next question is: “Which species can you recommend?”; Parrots under threat at Sangihe and Talaud, by David Waugh, Correspondent, Loro Parque Fundación; Neoplasia in parrots, by Tom Dutton BVM&S CertAVP(ZooMed) DipECZM(avian) MRCVS – Neoplasia (both benign and cancerous) are a fairly frequent diagnosis in pet parrots; Your parrot queries answered – our panel of experts is available to answer all your queries on companion or breeding parrots; Letters; DVDs and Back Issues for sale – a selection of mostly parrot related DVDs and many back issues of this magazine, all with delivery included in the price; Parrots Helpline. If you have a parrot problem – whether it be health, diet, or whatever – you can contact any of the advisors listed here; and lots more…

Parrot News – Please send us your news stories; News from Loro Parque – Parrots enjoy the summer; Complete Psittacine by Eb Cravens – Does Your Parrot Need a Friend? You Might Try One of These?; The Swimming Kakapo – Sirocco surprises everyone; The Holistic Parrot by Leslie Moran – The amazing kiwifruit; Houdini budgie – Leaf’s many escapes; Crimson-fronted Parakeet by Robert Alison; Parrot breeding – Aviaries and nest sites, by Rosemary Low – Think carefully about the location being suitable for the species; Wild Diets – captive options, by Jamie Gilardi, Executive Director, World Parrot Trust; Will protected areas ensure the future of the Tucuman Amazon? By David Waugh, Correspondent, Loro Parque Fundación; Sky to the rescue – Supplying parrot food to the Cockatoo Sanctuary since 2019; Blue-throated Macaws in Bolivia – numbers rising!; Your parrot queries answered – our panel of experts is available to answer all your queries on companion or breeding parrots; Letters; DVDs and Back Issues for sale – a selection of mostly parrot related DVDs and many back issues of this magazine, all with delivery included in the price; Parrots Helpline. If you have a parrot problem – whether it be health, diet, or whatever – you can contact any of the advisors listed here; and lots more…

Parrot News – Please send us your news stories; News from Loro Parque – Conservation and breeding of parrots; Complete Psittacine by Eb Cravens – Individual Attentions for Baby Parrots; The Holistic Parrot by Leslie Moran – Cleaning non-organic produce; Watching our wonderful wildlife by Michael Ransom – I live in an area of the eastern suburbs of Melbourne where there are strict environmental controls over the clearing of native vegetation of eucalypts and wattle trees. As a result, we are blessed with a large variety of native birds, including over 10 species in the parrot (Psittaciformes) family; Parrot breeding, some basic advice, part I, by Rosemary Low – Responding to a novice reader’s request in the May issue for advice on breeding – to avoid any ‘pitfalls’; Back from the Brink – Decimated by poachers and smugglers, the guacamayaroja, or Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao), is making a comeback in the Central American rainforest; The practically perfect parrot by Lee Connor; CD Super Saver Offer – big savings on eMag Year Collections; Climate change and the Cape Parrot by David Waugh, Correspondent, Loro Parque Fundación; Your parrot queries answered – our panel of experts is available to answer all your queries on companion or breeding parrots; Letters; Avian Vets Directory; Parrots Calendar – If you would like your show to be listed here and on our website, please submit to editorial@imaxweb.co.uk or call +44(0)1273 464777; Parrots Helpline – If you have a parrot problem – whether it be health, diet, or whatever – you can contact any of the advisors listed here; and lots more…

Parrot News – Please send us your news stories; News from Loro Parque – Maintaining the breeding system; Complete Psittacine by Eb Cravens – Consequences of too much food; The Holistic Parrot by Leslie Moran – Adapting Avian Biosecurity for Covid-19 (Coronavirus). Those of us who keep parrots may have recognised some of the commonalities between avian viral and bacterial infections and Covid-19 (Coronavirus); Problems in adolescent parrots – This article by the late Liz Wilson provides an insight as how to deal with those adolescent parrots and some tips on implementing effective controls; Wild and captive Blue-throated Macaws. David Waugh, Correspondent, Loro Parque Fundación, describes how they are genetically distinct and the implications on their conservation; Norfolk Parakeet by David Ransom – The Norfolk Parakeet (Cyanoramphus cookii), is also known as the Tasman Parakeet, the Norfolk Island Green parrot, or the Norfolk Island Red-crowned Parakeet. It is endemic to Norfolk Island in the Pacific ocean, situated just under 900 miles from Australia from where Norfolk is governed; Natural light and good health – In this final Part 5 of his light series, John Courteney-Smith explains how full-spectrum+UV-B light plays a vital part in achieving good health and, perhaps, offers a solution to feather plucking; DIY Natural Bolt-on Perch – If you are handy with DIY, you can make a natural perch in minutes; CD Super Saver Offer – Big savings on eMag Year Collections, years 2009 to 2018 available; Reader’s story – Fruitcake’s tangle by Tania Saunders; Your parrot queries answered – our panel of experts is available to answer all your queries on companion or breeding parrots; Letters; DVDs and Back Issues for sale – a selection of mostly parrot related DVDs and many back issues of this magazine, all with FREE delivery; and lots more…

Parrot News Bites – Please send us your news stories; Chillies – a passion for parrots; Complete Psittacine by Eb Cravens – Parrot Environments are Evolving; The Holistic Parrot by Leslie Moran – Grapefruit seed extract, the natural choice for E. Coli; Cuttlefish bone is not enough by Rosemary Low – Most bird owners know the importance of calcium in the diets of our birds. It is absolutely necessary for laying females, pairs rearing young and species such as Grey Parrots, which are susceptible to seizures, often leading to death, without this vital element. Unfortunately, many deaths, including egg-binding, can be attributed to a calcium deficiency; Win tickets for Think Parrots; Introducing the Think Parrots Masterclass Speakers; Greys and Timnehs continue to dwindle, by David Waugh, Correspondent, Loro Parque Fundación; Your feathered friends’ feet. Louise Caddy, Head of Parrots at Paradise Park (home of the World Parrot Trust) gives some tips and advice on how to provide the best foot care for your birds. She suggests ways you can help prevent foot problems, increase enrichment and have a healthy bird; What is light and why is it so important? In this fourth part of John Courteney-Smith’s series on light, he explains the importance of choosing the correct UV lamp in order to provide the correct amount of natural UV light depending on individual requirements; Is your parrot happy? – by Robert McKenzie. Our pet companions are very special to us and it is therefore important that we care for them in the best way possible. Their surroundings, a proper diet, adequate and sufficient housing, stimulation and the opportunity to fly are major considerations that must be borne in mind if your parrot is to be happy; and lots more…

Parrot News Bites – Please send us your news stories; News from Loro Parque – Breeding season under way; Complete Psittacine by Eb Cravens – The Future for the Pet Industry; The Holistic Parrot by Leslie Moran – GSE effective against avian salmonellosis
• Orange-fronted parakeets by Robert Alison – Orange-fronted parakeets (Eupsittula canicularis) are colourful social Neotropical psittacids that are distributed from northern Mexico to Costa Rica; People Helping Parrots by Rosemary Low – Number 13, Gláucia Seixas; Win tickets for Think Parrots; Introducing the Think Parrots Masterclass Speakers; Wing Clipping – Yes or No? By Stephen Lavoie; Spix’s going home! – The ICMBio together with ACTP are bringing back the Spix’s Macaw to once again fly wild in the sky over Brazil once again; Consistency and Dependability v Routine. By Sally Blanchard; RSPCA – A new selection of birds for re-homing; Conserving Cuba’s psittacines. By David Waugh, Correspondent, Loro Parque Fundación – Using many environmental awareness activities, such as the yearly Cuban Parrot Festival and voluntary participation in the annual count of psittacids, the Cuban Parrot is now recognised as a community symbol in the region; Scarlet Macaw – now an Endangered Species – Report from US Fish and wildlife Service; Your parrot queries answered – our panel of experts is available to answer all your queries on companion or breeding parrots; Letters; DVDs for sale – an interesting selection of mostly parrot related DVDs with delivery included; Avian Vets with a special interest in parrots; Parrots Calendar – If you would like your show to be listed here and on our website, please submit to editorial@imaxweb.co.uk or call +44(0)1273 464777; Parrots Helpline – If you have a parrot problem – whether it be health, diet, or whatever – you can contact any of the advisors listed here; and lots more…

Parrot News Bites – Please send us your news stories; News from Loro Parque – Please send us your news stories; News from Loro Parque – Winter feeding at Loro Parque; RSPCA – A new selection of birds for re-homing; Complete Psittacine – Psittacine Breeding Tips, Volume VI, by Eb Cravens; The Holistic Parrot – Japanese scientists discover GSE effectiveness against avian pathogens, by Leslie Moran; Grey-breasted Parakeets – how nest boxes saved the day, by David Waugh, Correspondent, Loro Parque Fundación; Lovely Lories at Loro Parque – As a complete enthusiast of lories and lorikeets, Rosemary Low tells us about some of her favourites and how enchanting these highly colourful psittacines are; Fifty Greys at the Kiwa Centre … a report from the World Parrot Trust; Cloacal prolapse – the causes, management and first aid treatment, by Thomas Dutton BVM&S CertAVP(ZooMed) DipECZM(avian) MRCVS; A Change in a Favoured Person, by Olivia Foxton; Adventures of Spike – In this, the second part of Sally Blanchard’s “Adventures of Spike”, she concludes with some more accounts of the times they enjoyed together; What is light and why is it so important? In this third part of John Courteney-Smith’s series on light, he considers how natural light is vital in maintaining the core balance of vitamin D and calcium; Your parrot queries answered – Our panel of experts is available to answer all your queries on companion or breeding parrots; and lots more…

Parrot News Bites – Please send us your news stories; News from Loro Parque – Health Checks at Loro Parque; RSPCA – A new selection of birds for re-homing; Complete Psittacine – Psittacine Breeding Tips, Volume V, by Eb Cravens; People Helping Parrots – No. 12 – Joseph Forshaw, by Rosemary Low; The Holistic Parrot – Broccoli, the ideal functional food, by Leslie Moran; Mealy Amazon; Celebrating its 25th anniversary, The Loro Parque Foundation has announced a record allocation of almost US$2 million to its projects for the coming year, making a total of US$21.2 million dedicated to nature protection since its creation in 1994; Xcaret – a theme park par excellence, by Alan Jones MRCVS; Hispaniolan blue-print – With the numbers of Hispaniolan Parrots and Parakeets dwindling, Loro Parque’s Correspondent, David Waugh, writes about how conservation groups are constructing a blue-print for their survival; What is light and why is it so important? Part two by John Courteney-Smith; Adventures of Spike – Sally Blanchard’s Caique called Spikey LeBec is well known in parrot circles and has been a real globetrotter joining in at many conventions and seminars. In her article, Sally recalls some of the adventures she had enjoyed with this bundle of fun; Your parrot queries answered – Our panel of experts is available to answer all your queries on companion or breeding parrots; and lots more…

Eb Cravens presents Volume IV of Psittacine Breeding Tips with advice for the dedicated novice bird breeder; Rosemary Low features Fernanda Guida in part 11 of her series People Helping Parrots; News from Loro Parque: Learning to fly; RSPCA – a new selection of birds for re-homing
• Monica Xiao’s cartoon Bird on a Bowl; Breeding Advice – The Double-eyed Fig Parrot, by Jim Hayward; Leslie Moran looks at the role of specific EFAs in her series on Hyperactivity and aggression in parrots; What is light and why is it so important? John Courteney-Smith explains; New bird and annual health checks. Acquiring a new bird is an exciting time for any parrot owner. However ensuring the health of any new bird is of vital importance, both to ensure you bring home a healthy pet, but also to protect the health of any existing feathered friends in the house. Thomas Dutton MRCVS describes a typical health check for parrots; Parrots as companion pets. In the December issue, Clinical Animal Behaviourist, Elaine Henley, provided some sound information on how we can understand the behaviour of our captive birds. In this part 2 of her article, Elaine concludes with further information as to how we can enjoy the best relationship with our feathered companions; Yellow-eared Parrot Unites a Nation. Paul Salaman, Alex Cortes and David Waugh representing Fundación ProAves de Colombia and Loro Parque Fundación tell us about the 20th anniversary of the remarkable project they have been involved in to save the Yellow-eared Parrot (Ognorhynchus icterotis) from extinction, and which has united a nation; and lots more…

Helping the Swift Parrot – David Waugh of Loro Parque discusses the compelling research and hi-tech nest boxes that are helping this parrot; Eb Cravens presents Volume III of Psittacine Breeding Tips with advice for the dedicated novice bird breeder; Rosemary Low's series on People Helping Parrots reaches part 10, with Neiva Guedes, saviour of the Pantanal Hyacinths; Hyperactivity and aggression in parrots – Leslie Moran looks at the role of EFAs; Parrots as companion pets – Elaine Henley provides valuable information about the issues we experience as pet caregivers; Parrots magazine's special selection of Christmas Offers; Paco's story – part two of Sally Blanchard's article about her Double-yellow Headed Amazon; RSPCA birds for re-homing; News from Loro Parque: Control of species and results; Wild birds and the environment – Sally Blanchard tells about her enthusiasm for ornithology; The feral Ringnecks – a common site in the UK; How Do Parrots View The World? – a book review by Devorah Bennu; Breeding performance of the Lear's Macaw by Tony Pittman; Monica Xiao’s cartoon of Koi & Bei birds; News stories from around the world; Your parrot queries answered by our panel of experts; Latest calendar dates for parrot-related events; Back issue list; DVDs and eMag CDs; Subscription details; Classified adverts; and lots more…

Information on Defra – What will happen if the UK leaves the EU without a deal; News from Loro Parque – Conservation, management and breeding of the Yellow-shouldered Amazon; Eb Cravens presents Volume II of Psittacine Breeding Tips; Dr David Waugh discusses the El Oro Parakeet project; Hyperactivity and aggression in parrots – Leslie Moran looks at the nutritional link; Parrots magazine's special selection of Christmas Offers; Tariq Abou-Zahr MRCVS tells us of his fascination for 'bush budgies'; Reader's Story: My Elmo by Janice Woodward; The tragedy of fires in the Amazon by Rosemary Low; RSPCA birds for re-homing; Monica Xiao’s cartoon of Koi & Bei birds; News stories from around the world; Prague Zoo – one of the world's best says Rosemary Low; Profit and abuse continues – Pam Fryer reports; The new 'PureSun-Mini'; Letters from our readers; Your parrot queries answered by our panel of experts; Latest calendar dates for parrot-related events; Back issue list; DVDs and eMag CDs; Subscription details; Classified adverts; and lots more…

News from Loro Parque: Management of the Purple-naped Lory; Eb Cravens presents Volume I of Psittacine Breeding Tips; Rosemary Low gets back in touch with LorKim Joyner for her column ‘People Helping Parrots’; Lovebird Behaviour – Nature or Nurture? asks GrrlScientist; Training our parrots, whether teaching them tricks or improving their socialisation skills, provides them nourishing enrichment in the form of emotional and intellectual stimulation, writes Leslie Moran; Sally Blanchard tells us about her long time companion, Paco, a Double-yellow headed Amazon; Sarah Williams is determined to see rescued Macaws flying free in the wild; Lissey Coates tells her amazing story of how her life has been changed by Rio, the Blue and Gold Macaw; Sarah Jackson tells us why cheap birds are not a real deal!; David Waugh and Rafael Zamora Padrón tell how research assesses the large-scale impacts of habitat loss and poaching on Neotropical parrots; 10 mile run for the Spix's Macaw; Jim Hayward gives information for those wishing to breed the Hooded Parakeet; RSPCA report and birds for re-homing; Monica Xiao’s cartoon of Koi & Bei birds; News stories from around the world; Letters from our readers; Your parrot queries answered by our panel of experts; Latest calendar dates for parrot-related events; Back issue list; DVDs and eMag CDs; Subscription details; Classified adverts; and lots more…

News from Loro Parque: Ex-situ & In-situ Conservation; Eb Cravens writes about keeping one kind of Psittacine; Rosemary Low’s latest column ‘People Helping Parrots’ focuses on Kilma Manso; Leslie Moran discusses Glutathione, the essential, little known nutrient; Sally Blanchard presents the second part of her article on ornithological principles; Scott Breckenridge tells us how he breeds the Gang Gang Cockatoo; A sleeping cage or a tent can help – Louise Roberts explains; My parrot has diarrhoea – what can be done? Thomas Dutton MRCVS and Ashton Hollwarth MRCVS give some advice; Conserving the Blue-headed Racquet-tail by Dr David Waugh; Rosemary Low comments on re-ignited interest in the Great Green Macaw; RSPCA report and birds for re-homing; Monica Xiao’s cartoon of Koi & Bei birds; News stories from around the world; Letters from our readers; Your parrot queries answered by our panel of experts; Latest calendar dates for parrot-related events; Back issue list; DVDs and eMag CDs; Subscription details; Classified adverts; A listing of worldwide Avian Vets with a special interest in parrots; and lots more…

Eb Cravens shares an interview with the vet, part 2; Rosemary Low’s latest column ‘People Helping Parrots’ focuses on Nathalie Lycke; Leslie Moran focuses on avian malnutrition and two common signs to watch for; Sally Blanchard enlightens us about understanding our parrots; Think Parrots Show 2019 – event photographs; Jennifer Ryan explains about seasonal changes and parrots; GrrlScientist writes about parrot genomes in the evolution of longevity and cognition; John McMichael sheds light on the effects of tannin and bark; Dr David Waugh tells us how hands-on management of chicks helps Scarlet Macaws; RSPCA report and birds for re-homing; Loro Parque Fundación’s latest report; Monica Xiao’s cartoon of Koi & Bei birds; News stories from around the world; Letters from our readers; Latest calendar dates for parrot-related events; Back issue list; DVDs and eMag CDs; Subscription details; Classified adverts; and lots more…

Eb Cravens shares an interview with the vet, part 1; Rosemary Low’s latest column ‘People Helping Parrots’ focuses on  Winny Weinbeck; Leslie Moran highlights the unique contribution that raspberries make to good health; Dr David Waugh tells us that there is still concern for the Red-tailed Amazon; Sally Blanchard explains the value of socialisation, part 3; Dr Roslynn Sinclair tells us about Buffon’s Macaws and her interest and love of them; Bridget Lee with part two of watching out for the signs of a sick parrot; Thomas Dutton MRCVS writes about orthopaedic disease in pet parrots; Lindsay Cross explains how Banjo conquered feather plucking and survived aspergillosis; Jes Fuhrmann tells her story of how Angel’s life changed from misery to thriving; RSPCA report and birds for re-homing; Loro Parque Fundación’s latest report; Monica Xiao’s cartoon of Koi & Bei birds; News stories from around the world; Your parrot queries answered by our experts; Letters from our readers; Latest calendar dates for parrot-related events; Back issue list; and lots more…

Janine Couture and Ian Sprague share their enthusiasm about Parrot Lovers’ Cruises; Eb Cravens offers solutions if you have mice in your aviary; Leslie Moran investigates making healthy popcorn; Sally Blanchard revisits the subject of socialisation in this part two; Think Parrots Show 2019 – find out what’s going on this year; Bridget Lee discusses watching out for the signs of a sick parrot; Olivia Begasse de Dhaem, MD, presents the biologic basis behind parrots’ intelligence; Rosemary Low’s latest column ‘People Helping Parrots’ focuses on  Silvana Davino; Chris Bunting suggests steps you can take to make an emergency a little less stressful; Dr David Waugh on the importance of Rufous-fronted Parakeets nesting inside a building; Loro Parque Fundación’s latest report; Monica Xiao’s cartoon of Koi & Bei birds; RSPCA report and birds for re-homing; News stories from around the world; Your parrot queries answered by our experts; Letters from our readers; Latest calendar dates for parrot-related events; Back issue list; Classified adverts; and lots more…

Rafael Zamora Padron tells us about the traditions helping save Macaws in Bolivia; Eb Cravens provides Eclectus lessons from a breeder’s perspective; Rosemary Low’s latest column ‘People Helping Parrots’ focuses on George Olah; Sally Blanchard revisits the subject of socialisation in this part one; Leslie Moran shares about the health risks of using microwave popcorn bags; Think Parrots Show 2019 - New Products and Services at this year’s Show; Sally Blanchard focuses on some of the world’s extinct parrots; Grrlscientist investigates the first parrot breeders of America; Laura Miles offers a new perspective on blind birds; Ashton Hollwarth and Tom Dutton look at common medical causes of reproductive failures in captive parrots; Dr David Waugh highlights the need to protect the Yellow-naped Amazon; RSPCA report; Avian vet listing; Monica Xiao’s cartoon of Koi & Bei birds; Back issue list; News stories from around the world; Loro Parque Fundación’s latest report; Your parrot queries answered by our experts; Letters from our readers; Latest calendar dates for parrot-related events; Classified adverts; and lots more…

RSPCA report and birds for re-homing; Dr David Waugh explains about robotic drones locate and monitor the Swift Parrots; Eb Cravens asks ‘So, you are thinking about getting a pet Eclectus Parrot’; Think Parrots Show 2019 Spot the difference! Chance to win a pair of tickets…; Think Parrots Show 2019 Masterclass speakers, Microchipping and Free-flying Displays; Sally Blanchard explains how manipulation and play can indicate intelligence in parrots; Leslie Moran takes an indepth look at Blueberries, a tasty superfood; Robert Alison focuses on Orange-chinned Parakeet populations and range; Diana Craig considers what your parrot’s new family needs to know?; Loro Parque Fundación’s latest report; Rosemary Low’s latest column ‘People Helping Parrots’ focuses on Sarah Otterstrom; Elizabeth Wright tells us how a Blue and Gold Macaw called Fred, became ‘Sir Frederick’; Dr Allen M Dresher shares how his Moluccan Cockatoo showed great intelligence; Chris Bunting says his Cockatiel, Lola, is definitely not a ‘beginner’s bird’; Monica Xiao’s cartoon of Koi & Bei birds; News stories from around the world; Jim Hayward Breeding Advice on Madagascar Lovebird; Your parrot queries answered by our experts; Letter from our readers; Latest calendar dates for parrot-related events; Classified adverts; and lots more…

Rosemary Low’s latest column ‘People Helping Parrots’ focuses on Florin Feneru; Eb Cravens talks about proven pairs; RSPCA report and birds for re-homing; Dr David Waugh on how women’s groups & prison inmates help the Philippine Cockatoo; Sally Blanchard highlights the developing intelligence and curiosity in parrots; Leslie Moran with information about the healing benefits of pomegranates; Elaine Henley & Lori J DeLeo shares their experiences with the wild Greys of Uganda; Stacey Vickery & Tom Dutton offer tips to make visits to the vet less stressful; John McMichael asks do wild Caiques practise cosmetic colouring?; Sally Blanchard wishes she could see a live Caroline Paroquet; Think Parrots Show 2019 Masterclass speakers announced; Monica Xiao’s cartoon of Koi & Bei birds; News stories from around the world; Loro Parque Fundación’s latest report; Your parrot queries answered by our experts; Letter from our readers; Latest calendar dates for parrot-related events; Classified adverts; and lots more…

Rosemary Low talks about the work of revered artist, Elizabeth Butterworth; Richard Strudwick shares how he trained his birds to free-fly responsibly; RSPCA report and birds for re-homing; Sally Blanchard continues talking about some of the smaller family birds; Eb Cravens with more inspiring and endearing quotes from the World of Birds; Monica Xiao’s cartoon of Koi & Bei birds; Leslie Moran discusses the Green-rumped Parrotlet and an interesting research project; Vivian Miller enlightens us about parrots in history, legend and folklore; Tom Dutton, MRCVS, highlights how important biosecurity is in larger bird collections;Dr David Waugh explains the plight of the Lear’s Macaws in Brazil; Jim Hayward’s breeding advice about the Eastern Rosella; Avian vet listing; News stories from around the world; Loro Parque Fundación’s latest report; Your parrot queries answered by our experts; Letter from our readers; Latest calendar dates for parrot-related events; Classified adverts; and lots more…

Think Parrots Show 2019 – date announced; Obituary for John Hayward; RSPCA report and birds for re-homing; Sally Blanchard explores the delights of some of the smaller family birds; Eb Cravens with more inspiring and endearing quotes from the World of Birds; Monica Xiao’s cartoon of Koi & Bei birds; Leslie Moran talks more about saving the Blue-throated Macaws; Christmas Offers from Parrots magazine; Jessie Zgurski shares about her adventures in Australia and the Eclectus Parrots; Pamela Johnson highlights some of the dangers that could threaten your birds; Roz Paterson tells about the bedlam she sometimes faces with her parrots; Chris Bunting’s Lola asks: Is your bird ready for the holidays?; Jim Hayward’s breeding advice about the Peach-faced Lovebird; News stories from around the world; Loro Parque Fundación’s latest report; Your parrot queries answered by our experts; Letter from our readers; Latest calendar dates for parrot-related events; Classified adverts; and lots more…

RSPCA report and birds for re-homing; Sally Blanchard asks what makes birds so colourful and what do they see?; Laura Miles explores how we can enrich our Budgies’ lives; Eb Cravens shares some inspiring and endearing quotes from the World of Birds; Monica’s cartoons of Koi & Bei birds; Almond milk and pitted dates; Leslie Moran talks about how conservation saves the Blue-throated Macaws; Christmas Offers from Parrots magazine – yes, it’s that time again!; Diana Craig offers some ideas about what to consider when travelling with your parrot; Bob Wilson provides a beginner’s guide to breeding Best-In-Show Budgies; Robert Alison highlights some of the perils that challenge the Red-lored Amazon; Rosemary Low wins the Loro Parque Gorilla Prize 2017; Jim Hayward’s breeding advice about the Barraband’s Parakeet; News stories from around the world; Loro Parque Fundación’s latest report; Bird Alert report; Your parrot queries answered by our experts; Letter from one of our readers; Latest calendar dates for parrot-related events; Classified adverts; and lots more…

Parrots just love pine cones…; Sally Blanchard explains how birds see colours and use them for communication; RSPCA report and birds for re-homing, as well as a re-homing success story; Eb Cravens asks the question what is your parrot trying to tell you?; See the antics of Koi & Bei bird cartoons; Leslie Moran talks about Thick-bills and conservation; Jessie Zgurski visits the Black Palms of Cape York and takes us through her adventure; Annie MacIntyre discusses the considerations of choosing a cage and what goes in it; Isobel Thompson enlightens us about enrichment and foraging; Dr David Waugh explains about the conservation of the Indigo-winged Parrot; Malcolm D Welshman shares about ‘Hassles with Hamish’ from his memoir; Leslie Moran highlights the issues in a new documentary film ‘The Messenger’; Jim Hayward’s breeding advice about the Swainson’s Blue Mountain Lorikeet; Avian vet listing; Loro Parque Fundación’s latest report; Bird Alert report; Your parrot queries answered by our experts; Letters from our readers; Latest calendar dates for parrot-related events; Classified adverts; and lots more…

Star Anise: A crunchy, nutritional treat!; RSPCA report and birds for re-homing; Sally Blanchard talks about parrot cages and accessories; Olivia Begasse de Dhaem shares about parrot developmental milestones; Eb Cravens provides a brief list of his rules for keeping parrots in planted aviaries; John Gibson tells us about security and technology; Leslie Moran on how conservation aids the only North American migrating parrot; Robert Alison highlights the uncertain future that faces the White-crowned Parrot; Vivian Miller shares some basic consideration to keep your parrot safe and healthy; Louise Roberts offers some solutions for the welfare of your parrot in future years; Dr David Waugh enlightens us about Yellow-fronted Parrots and coffee; Rosemary Low provides a book review of ‘Birds of a Feather’ by Lorin Lindner; Jim Hayward offers some information about breeding the Yellow-fronted Kakariki; Avian vet listing; Loro Parque Fundación’s latest report; Bird Alert report; Your parrot queries answered by our experts; Letters from our readers; Latest calendar dates for parrot-related events; Classified adverts; and lots more…

Spix’s Macaw - is the future bright?; RSPCA report and birds for re-homing; Sally Blanchard covers more issues that affect birds being introduced into new homes; Eb Cravens shares more about Tiara’s 60 nights out living wild and the effect it had; Leslie Moran focuses on the ‘Year of the Bird’ - act locally while thinking globally; Lee Connor asks whether aviculture could save the world!; Wayne & Lois Gearing enlightens us about the Naretha Bluebonnet; Annie MacIntyre discusses converting parrots to a healthy fresh food diet; Chris Bunting offers some advice about posting about your parrots on social media; John McMichael investigates plants your parrot can eat, but you can’t; Dr David Waugh provides an update about the plight of the Philippine Cockatoos; Jim Hayward offers some information about breeding the Lesser Patagonian Conure; Loro Parque Fundación’s latest report; Bird Alert report; Your parrot queries answered by our experts; Letters from our readers; Latest calendar dates for parrot-related events; and lots more…

RSPCA and the parrots they take in. Can you help?; Robert Alison shares about the Scarlet Macaw – an exceptional psittacid; Eb Cravens with an unsettling lost Amazon tale; Leslie Moran continues talking about nutritional imbalances and fatty liver disease; Megan Matthews enlightens us on parrot anatomy and how the parts work together; Think Parrots Show 2018 - four pages of photos from the Show; Sally Blanchard writes about behavioural problems in re-homed parrots, part 1; Tom Dutton MRCVS & Dr Tariq Abou-Zahr MRCVS focus on disorders of the beak; Jim Hayward offers breeding advice on the Blue & Gold Macaw; Roz Paterson tells us about relocating herself and her parrots to Jersey; Loro Parque Fundación’s latest report; Bird Alert report; Your parrot queries answered by our experts; Letters from our readers; Latest calendar dates for parrot-related events; and lots more…

Jim Hayward offers breeding advice on the Swift Parakeet; Leslie Moran on how lack of protein and antioxidant levels contribute to fatty liver disease; Eb Cravens’ final instalment on lesser known pet parrot species: Slender-billed Conure; Megan Matthews discusses the possibility of your parrot flying away, prevention and search; Mike McKaig shares his memories about parrots in Venezuela; Sally Blanchard talks about why parrots might start biting and ideas for restoring your relationship; Mehd Halaouate and his search for the Shining Parrots; Jes Fuhrmann discusses changing the world through a parrot’s perspective; RSPCA and the parrots they take in. Can you help?; Think Parrots Show 2018 – new products and services from some of our exhibitors; ‘Your Parrot Queries Answered’ feature highlighting excessive vocalisation in parrots; Loro Parque Fundación’s latest report; Bird Alert update; Your parrot queries answered by our experts; Letters from our readers; Latest calendar dates for parrot-related events; and lots more…

Loro Parque Fundación - information on more of their Convention speakers; Leslie Moran talks about nutritional imbalances and fatty liver disease, part 1; Vivian Miller looks at planning ahead for emergencies; Eb Cravens with more on his lesser known pet parrot species: Citron-crested Cockatoo and Yellow-collared Macaw; Sarah Jackson with ten items to avoid feeding your parrot; Sally Blanchard discusses feather picking and plucking; Tariq Abou-Zahr MRCVS  focuses on nutrition for parrots; Rosemary Low shares about Macaws and more at Peruvian clay licks; Avian vets listing; Think Parrots Show 2018 – not long to wait!; Loro Parque Fundación’s latest report; Bird Alert update; Your parrot queries answered by our experts; Letters from our readers; Latest calendar dates for parrot-related events; and lots more…

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Parrots magazine is exclusively about parrots and parakeets covering a wide range of topics including how they can become valued companions, behavioural issues, breeding, veterinary and healthcare, conservation, general husbandry and many other interesting aspects about these unique birds. Apart from information being interesting and appealing to readers, the magazine always encourages responsibility and education in order for owners to provide the best care for their birds. Information on shows, conventions and many other visitor attractions.  Advertisements from a wide range of suppliers of feeds, accessories, ecotours, vet listing, ‘Lost and Found’ register, and other parrot related items

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Parrots magazine - February 2019

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