March 2013
New Companions
- Birds
- Lineolated Parakeet
- Scientific Name: Bolborhynchus lineola Sub species: Bolborhnychus I. lineola Bolborhynchus I. tigrinus
Origin: found disjunctly in highland forests from southern Mexico to Panama, in the Andes from western Venezuela to southern Peru, the Santa Marta Mountains in... - More Information and Photos
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- Budgerigar aka budgie
- Lifespan: 10 - 18 years
Size: 1 ounce
Origin: Australia
As long-lived animals that require a lot of attention, budgies are a large responsibility. They can be kept alone or in pairs, and need two hours of playtime outside their cage every day. They demand a lot of human interaction as well as an array of perches and toys. Their dishes and cages must be kept clean or they can develop respiratory illnesses or... - More Information and Photos
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- Owl Finch aka Bicheno finch or double barred finch
- Lifespan: 5-10 years
Size: 3 - 5" long
Origin: Australia
Owl finches are named for their markings, as the black band around their faces is reminiscent of an owl's.
Finches are small, fragile birds that do not like to be handled. They enjoy the company of other finches and should be kept at least two to a cage. They prefer natural perches. Provide several so they can choose ones for different activities such as sleeping and socializing. They do not play with toys...
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- Lady Gouldian Finch
- Lifespan: 5 - 6 years
Size: 5 - 5.5" long
Origin: Australia
Lady Gouldian finches were discovered by John Gould and are named for his wife. They prefer a warm, slightly humid environment of 21°C to 25°C and 55 - 65% humidity.
Finches are small, fragile birds that do not enjoy being handled. They enjoy the company of other finches and should be kept at least two to a cage. They enjoy... - More Information and Photos
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- Button Quail
- Lifespan: 6 - 10 years
Size: 3.5 - 4.5" long
Origin: Asia, Africa, Europe, and Australia
Button quails are the smallest member of the quail family. Although they are very gentle, they do not enjoy being handled. In an aviary they serve to clean up the seeds dropped by other birds, as well as snapping up any insects they find.
As a ground-dwelling species, button quails do not require perches... - More Information and Photos
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