New Article: Meyer’s Lorikeet, Care & Natural History

[findi]

Hi All,

Hello, Frank Indiviglio here. Most parrot aficionados know of the Meyer’s Parrot, but the beautiful green lorikeet bearing the same “first name” is relatively unstudied in the wild, and not commonly kept here in the USA. The Meyer’s Lorikeet (Trichoglossus flavoviridus mayeri), a subspecies of the Yellow-and-Green Lorikeet, differs from many related species in both coloration and social behavior. A forest-dweller confined to a single island, this unique bird deserves the attention of aviculturists now, while wild populations are still relatively stable. Read article here: http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatbirdb ... tive-care/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Comments and questions appreciated,

Thanks, Frank
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[desertbirds]

Hi Frank the maleo is not the only bird that incubates eggs crocodile style, we have have one in Aus, the Mallee Fowl.

[findi]

Hi Frank the maleo is not the only bird that incubates eggs crocodile style, we have have one in Aus, the Mallee Fowl.

Hi,

Thanks very much...I should have worded it more carefully; It belongs to the only family of birds that incubate in that manner. I'm planning an article on the group soon...here in the US, they are rarely seen in zoos...must be great to have them nearby! Best, Frank

[Jayburd]

I don't know about mallee fowl nearby, I don't think they're really very common anywhere in aus from the little I've heard.
Brush turkeys on the other hand...
Gotta Love the Megapodes

[findi]

I was surprised to read about how widespread brush turkeys are...such unique birds, but then again, we don;t see kangaroos here either, save in zoos!
Best, Frank

[Tintola]

Hi Frank the maleo is not the only bird that incubates eggs crocodile style, we have have one in Aus, the Mallee Fowl.

We actually have at least three here in Australia The Mallee Fowl, The Scrub Turkey and The Scrub Fowl from Nth Qld and NT.

[findi]

Hi, yes, three species of the 30 or so in the family Megapodidae reside in Australia, best, Frank

[Tintola]

I was surprised to read about how widespread brush turkeys are...such unique birds, but then again, we don;t see kangaroos here either, save in zoos!
Best, Frank

This one is for findi (Frank)

They are very widespread and becoming more domesticated every year. The one pictured follows me around waiting for handouts and waits for me to appear outside the back door.

[findi]

Wow, that's great, thank you...I've never cared for them in any of the zoos I've worked at; shame they are not given any attention here in the US. We see something similar with wild turkeys...they have adjusted to life in the suburbs, and even finf their way into large parks in the Bronx (on grounds of Bronx Zoo)...you might enjoy the article below. Thanks again for the photos and info, Frank
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