Cage & Aviary Birds

Cage & Aviary Birds is written by bird experts for bird fanciers and is packed with club, show and bird related news, advice, birds for sale and comment. Established in 1902, Cage & Aviary Birds provides a wealth of practical advice and tips from the top names in the bird world, plus opinion, controversy, species and hobbyist profiles and nostalgia.

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THE PARSON FINCH: a short history and a sad extinction • Long favoured in aviculture, the parson finch was described by John Gould. Now, sadly, only one of its two subspecies persists in its native Australia. GRAEME HYDE reports

A youngster brings a ray of light • In only his second year with Borders, Andy can confirm that it’s a tough breed to choose! But the learning curve continues and a thriving nestling hasn’t half helped the morale

Talking the talk • ‘Unaccustomed as I am to public speaking…’ Actually, DAVE BROWN has done a bit of it in his time and suggests some rules for first-timers to follow

Gail Harland’s WATERBIRDS

I’ll do half the work! • With wheatears reluctant to breed, GARY BRALSFORD has looked up their nesting needs and supplied a helping hand. Meanwhile, for every softbill enthusiast, it’s all go at this time of year

A dazzling Far Easterner at home in the West • Mandarin ducks from Asia are well known to collectors and make a superb captive subject. Just be careful to take measures to stop their babies scarpering, advises BILL NAYLOR

A novice’s journey so far • AIDAN MANSFIELD discusses his encouraging first year with budgies, making new friends and why he’s so appreciative of a top budgerigar club. Words: Sam Wildes

Fidelity and cross-breeding

Italian insight on the Lizard • In the first of two articles, the Italian canary breeder PINO SCALAMANDRÊ tells David Allen about his introduction to Lizard canaries and how he manages his innovative set-up

Breeds in Brief: the cinnamon canary • One of a series of short introductions to the principal different canary varieties, published in Cage Birds in 1927

How to breed the triple orange • For adventurous breeders of zebbies, G.J. HUISMAN issues some expert guidance on how to produce this visually stunning three-in-one combination

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Club roundup • Show reports, dates, club notices

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