That is a great article JAM. It reminded me that there is a segment on them in the tv program/DVD of 'Australia Land of Parrots' where they showed them nesting inside the termite mounds and had grubs that lived in the substrate helped keep the nest clean.For those who want more info here you can find more on them including the recovery of the species
Golden-shouldered parrot (Department of Environment and Heritage Protection)
Interesting to note that we are definitely an impact by not understanding that the bush in Australia NEEDS fire to regenerate and keep the habitat well for it's wildlife.
Lack of proper burning in the wetlands and overgrazing has lead to their decline.
Oh, give it a year or until the next bird show season and his MBS will make him catch up to you, Lynne!Tsk! Tsk! Gerard! Gerard! You just couldnt resist your MBS. You are "catching up" to me 6 vs 8. Watchout. LOL. Seriously, congrats on gour new additions. What a privilige it must me to have such rare and beautiful birdies. Good thing you had your wildlife licence and bird carrier when you went on Saturday.
Astrid - he said 6 is it. Yeah right! I reckon there is an ekkie out there waiting. I also offered to go on hols snd let him look after Murphy. He very politely declined. Cant think why!Oh, give it a year or until the next bird show season and his MBS will make him catch up to you, Lynne!
I am talking to him now. I think not.I am sure there is room for a lory too....
Astrid - he said 6 is it. Yeah right! I reckon there is an ekkie out there waiting. I also offered to go on hols snd let him look after Murphy. He very politely declined. Cant think why!
Hey, let's throw an Alex into the mix, too! Just think of the wonderful diversity of species and personalities, and all those great opportunities of learning to prepare different diets you'd have, GerardI am sure there is room for a lory too....
He's just in denial.I am talking to him now. I think not.
If it works for you we'll be with you.Oi you lot!!! What is this???? Gerard's Zoo???? In which natural history text does it claim that Ekkies, Lories and Alex's are Psephotus Grass Parrots.
Oi you lot!!! What is this???? Gerard's Zoo???? In which natural history text does it claim that Ekkies, Lories and Alex's are Psephotus Grass Parrots.