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  • The Effect of Urban Growth on Birds

    Have you ever wondered how different birds adapt to changes urban growth and other changes in their environments? A team of researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the ...

  • Parrots International Symposium 2008

    The fourth annual Parrots International Symposium, to take place on 31 May and 1 June 2008, will have the theme “Parrots of the Caribbean”. This increasingly popular symposium, which will ...

  • The Extraordinary Birds of Paradise

    Found in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Torres Strait Island and eastern Australia, Birds of Paradise are members of the family Paradisaeidae, of the order Passeriformes. Birds of Paradise are ...

  • Birds Naturally Choose Flavonoids

    Recent studies conducted at the University of Freiburg, in conjunction with the Max Plank Institute for Ornithology, have revealed that fruit-eating birds show a definite preference for fruit ...

  • The Balcones Songbird Festival in Texas

    Bird lovers will often tell you that the first thing that attracted them to these often delicate, pretty little creatures was their delightful songs. For centuries this caused man to catch and ...

  • Activities Galore at the Pinewoods Bird Festival

    Organizers of the Pinewoods Bird Festival are looking forward to welcoming amateur and expert birding enthusiasts of all ages to the historic Pebble Hill Plantation in Thomasville Georgia on 13 ...

  • Stunning Scenery and Marvelous Birdlife in Hawaii

    Hawaii is the southern most state in the USA and consists of a series of islands, reefs and shoals located in the central Pacific Ocean. The eight main islands of Hawaii cover an area of 6,425 ...

  • Senegal Parrots Make Fantastic Pets

    If you are considering purchasing a parrot as a pet, you should consider the Senegal Parrot. They are perfect for owners who are living in flats, as they are not as noisy as most other parrots ...

  • International Migratory Bird Day 2008

    As part of their drive to increase awareness of birds and the need for conservation across the Western Hemisphere, Environment for the Americas hosts International Migratory Bird Day. Each year ...

  • Entertaining Button Quails are a Delight to Keep

    Button quail owners agree that these small, cute, relatively quiet little birds make wonderful pets. Button quails are very active and their antics can provide hours of amusement. Although not ...

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