CONTENTS BIRD SCENE: FEBRUARY / MARCH 2013


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INTRODUCTION Les Rance updates use on recent developments and outlines the major items in this edition


RED-BELLIED FIRE FINCHES An excellent article by from Russell Kingston on these charming little finches.


THE NATIONAL EXHIBITION 2013 The latest information on this large exhibition


CONSERVATION The latest news on the conservation of the Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo.


HAND REARED PARROT


Selecting a hand reared parrot as a companion


MICE


How to control them by Rosemary Low


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RED-BELLIED FIRE FINCHES IN BUSH AND AVIARY


Russell Kingston gives us an insight into this fascinating bird


CONSERVATION OF THE MAJOR MITCHELL’S COCKATOO IN AUSTRALIA


SELECTING A HAND REARED PARROT AS A COMPANION


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