Birds

We currently provide information on:

Feeding different types of birds:

• Granivores (parrots, pigeons, doves, etc)
• Insectivores (magpies, swallows, etc)
• Lorikeets (rainbow, purple crown, musk, etc)
• Nectivores (honeyeaters, noisy miners, wattlebirds, etc)
• Raptors (eagles, owls, falcons, etc)
• Water birds (swans, ducks, pelicans, seagulls, etc)
  • Waterbirds Feeding Chart
  • WaterbirdsWeight Chart

Rescue and care:

• Basic initial care of rescued birds
• Bird rescue:
  • Assessment
  • Safety first when working with birds
  • Methods used for rescuing birds
• Introduction to feeding techniques
• The structure of a bird
• General care of baby birds
• Considerations for release of birds
• Handy hints on caring for birds
• Article on making a temporary cage and heat box
• Bird Reference Books