banded

Can someone please explain the process of banding. Not necessarily the physical process, although I am interested in that too (Special tools, markings, supplies, etc.), but more specifically the logistics of everything. From what I understand, banding is intended to be a unique identifier of not...

I just purchased an 18 month old (seller unsure of exact age and rumor has it that this shop owner told another customer this bird was 4 years old) Gray Headed Cape yesterday (rehome from a pet shop). I went to the Parrot Store to look a another bird, but noticed the beauty and gentleness of...