The show takes place at the Tropicana, at 11 am, 12:30 pm and again at 2 pm. It is an exotic bird show for the entire family to enjoy.

Date: Every Day
Venue: Tropicana
City: Las Vegas, Nevada
Country: United States of America

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To find out more about the fair and its exhibitors, contact organizers on 901-603-9927 or visit the bird shows website at www.birdshows.com.

Date: 28 – 29 November 2009
Venue: S.W. Tennessee Community College
City: Memphis, Tennessee
Country: United States of America

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Due largely to their intelligence and entertainment value, birds from the Psittaciformesorder, which includes Parrots and Cockatoos, are very popular as household pets. Bird-lovers who have welcomed one of these fascinating birds into their family are generally quick to tell you what a rewarding experience it is. Ongoing research confirms that the best way to ensure that your beloved pet bird stays in peak condition is to pay attention to its diet. Recently the role of fruit in a bird’s diet has come under the spotlight, with varying opinions on the matter.

It is true that psittacine birds have very specific likes and dislikes, just as people do. However, just as we would not allow our children to dictate what they will or won’t eat, because as parents we have the responsibility to ensure an adequate diet, for the same reason it is not wise to allow our pet birds to dictate what they will and won’t eat. So what role does fruit play in a pet bird’s diet?

All birds require a wide range of nutrients, including fatty acids, carbohydrates, proteins, amino acids, disaccharides and simple sugars, as well as water soluble vitamins, fat soluble vitamins and minerals. Fruit is mostly composed of water and sugars, with some minerals and fiber, and therefore cannot fulfill your bird’s nutrient requirements. Whereas previously it was thought that fruit and vegetables cause diarrhea in birds, this is not the case. However, due to the high water content of fruit and vegetables, your bird will urinate more frequently, and as birds excrete both liquid and solid waste at the same time, this may be mistaken for diarrhea. It is important to know what your bird’s droppings normally look like, in order to detect changes that may signal a health problem.

For healthy bone maintenance, the calcium to phosphorous ratio should be roughly 2 to 1. Fruits do not contain anywhere near this ratio and should therefore be seen as a treat, rather than an essential part of a daily diet. The question of “how much is too much?” can be difficult to answer, but a good rule of thumb is about a teaspoonful of fruit a day for budgies and cockatiels, and about a rounded tablespoon for macaw-sized birds. A balanced diet should consist of pellets, healthy table foods, nuts, seeds and some fresh vegetables and fruit.

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There are twenty-one species of cockatoos belonging to the family Cacatuidae of the order Psittaciformes. Although similar to parrots in many of their characteristics, they are not of the same family. True parrots belong to the family Psittacidae also of the order Psittaciformes. On average cockatoos are larger than parrots.

Many people are fascinated by videos showing cockatoos doing tricks and responding to musical sounds by dancing up and down. So they rush off to the pet shop to buy one because it is so clever and so cute. It certainly is true that cockatoos are highly intelligent and extremely affectionate birds that respond well to attention. In fact they love interacting with humans so much that, if left on their own for a time, they will raucously demand attention.

Anyone considering buying a cockatoo as a pet needs to realize that a cockatoo is more than a pet, it will be a constant companion – one that, with a lifespan of 70 years or more, may very well outlive its owner. They do, however, make wonderful companions for someone who has a lot of time to devote to them on a daily basis. Cockatoos need to be played with, cuddled, exercised and talked to for at least two hours a day. Given this attention they tend to form such a close bond with their owner that it is believed that the cockatoo views the owner as its mate. A lack of attention on the other hand, often results in a bird that is bored, lonely and frustrated causing it to self-mutilate and pluck out its feathers.

Another important point to consider is that cockatoos don’t come with a volume control and they can be extremely noisy. Sometimes the noise can be amusing such as when they imitate sounds around them, but very often they simply screech and scream, especially if they want attention. This makes them unsuitable for people living in flats and apartments – the neighbors are sure to object to the noise.

Cockatoos need very large cages and are actually better suited to an aviary unless they are going to be allowed out of the cage for a large part of the day. They are, however, very destructive and must be let out of a cage only under strict supervision as they will get into everything and possibly come to harm. They need to be provided with lots of toys, such as cardboard, knotted rope and bird-friendly leather strips. They are not seed-eaters and need a specialized diet with fresh fruit and vegetables every day.

All things considered, the best way to decide if you have what it takes to share your home with a cockatoo is to discuss the matter with a long-time cockatoo owner – please note the “long-time”. If you are not prepared to make the long-term commitment that owning a cockatoo requires, it may be best not to get one.

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One popular Australian bird is the 6-foot tall, flightless Emu. Another, a favorite of Aussie residents, is the much-smaller Willy Wagtail- this cheeky black-and-white songbird is found in most towns.

In forests, listen for the loud song of the Superb Lyrebird. This gracefully-plumed bird mimics other birds’ songs. Its mimicking abilities are so adept, that near urban areas they’ve been heard mimicking car alarms and camera shutter clicks.

In the drier country, look for the native yellow-crested cockatoos, Cockatiels, Budgerigars and Zebra Finches. These birds have become popular pets, around the world.

Visitors may be surprised to learn that many of Australia’s birds, like its wrens and rose-breasted robins, are not closely related to their European or Asian look-alikes. Australia’s birdlife evolved separately from Europe and Asia- the first English colonists here named these birds for the ones they missed from back home.

Ready to bird-watch in Australia? Visit the many National Parks, or the surprising number of wild areas near big cities like Sydney, Darwin, and Perth.

Cairns is a great place to start. The Esplanade, a cement walkway bordering the downtown beach, is one of the best places in the world to watch shorebirds like sandpipers or curlews! Just inland from town, the bird-rich Atherton Tablelands offer tropical rainforest habitats. And just off-shore, in the Great Barrier Reef, tropical seabirds coexist with snorkeling tourists.

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