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Welcome back to the Aussie Finch Forum newsletter! This issue is jam-packed with fantastic aviculture content, including an interview with the head keeper of the On The Perch Bird Park, an update on the conservation efforts around the endanged Orange-Bellied parrot, plus a variety of content and great photos by forum members.

Popular Topics in April

Blood finches behaviour
Is blood finch chasing part of their courting behaviour, or a sign of aggression?

Star Finch Mutations
What happens when yellow head and red head star finches are paired?

Masked Finches Breeding Season
What time of the year are masked finches likely to breed?

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Interview with Steve Sass, head keeper at On The Perch Bird Park

We had the exciting opportunity to ask Steve and Linda Sass—the head keepers at On The Perch—some questions about the park and the work involved in maintaining such a large and diverse collection of bird species.

Red-Cheeked Cordon Bleu Waxbill

Red-cheeked cordon bleu waxbills are a family of small, blue estrildid finches indigenous to Africa. They are immensely popular in aviculture and are considered to be among the most commonly kept exotic finch species.

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The 2019 Orange-bellied parrot release is underway

20 Orange-bellied parrots were released near Werribee and Avalon this week, as part of the Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) and Zoos Victoria’s joined efforts to save the critically endangered bird.

Photos by AFF Members
Check out Finches Australia on Instagram to see dozens of great finch photos. It's run by AFF member Lachlan1.
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