Beautiful bird hey ...
Does anyone keep them?
Are they live food eaters ?
Seems to be they like being around houses and will nest close to people traffic areas .
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never heard of anyone keeping them in circle of people I know...maybe protected species?
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They've been written up in Australian Aviculture a few times since the 40's, most recent is A/A Vol 48 No. 6 June 1994 Page 129-130 according to birdcare.com.au, so someone must have kept them in the past....
They nest in tunnels in the ground, this could be a challenge in most aviaries.
They nest in tunnels in the ground, this could be a challenge in most aviaries.
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In NSW they're not listed under the licensing laws, so I assume that means no one keeps them. Though, interestingly, it does list Mistletoebirds, does anyone know if they are kept. Lovely birds!
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Australia List: 324 (White-throated Nightjar)
Global Year List: 119 (Powerful Owl)
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They are, or used to be, listed on the Victorian licence (Schedule 3 I think). I tried to track down anyone keeping them about 8 or 10 years ago with no success. Most of the people I quizzed about it said they thought there might be some in WA but could not give me any names.
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The Striated ones are exceptionally nice .
Are they common to Dubbo ? Thats one for NRG to look up for me I think.
Are they common to Dubbo ? Thats one for NRG to look up for me I think.
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There is a guy in SA keeping them but dont ask me which species he has. Saw Redbrowed Pardalote here a few weeks ago and they were very pretty.
