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What do you guys think conure parrots or love birds?

Jun 19, 2009 by R-dog | Posted in Birds

Im kind of thinking about getting one which do you guys like and why??? please tell me a little about them.

My 2 Love Birds(parrots) Tom&jerry and Snowey my budgie

Thought i put video of them up on youtube.

Spying on parrots - Local News - News - Environment - St George ...

PARROTS are descending on Sydney in record numbers.

This is the finding of Adrian Davis, a University of Sydney biological sciences graduate who is working on a thesis for his doctorate of philosophy (PhD).

In the pilot study, Mr Davis has confirmed the existence of a higher density of parrots in the city than in national parks, such as the Royal National Park, where he did part of his research.

Mr Davis is wondering whether the ``increased frequency of fires and droughts resulting from climate change'' will drive parrots to the city.

"Hopefully, after putting lots of cameras in lots of trees, I'll have the answer,'' he said.

Mr Davis wants to find out why there are now greater numbers of certain species of parrots living in Australian cities.

Mr Davis believes easier access to food and water sources in urban areas is a contributing factor.

He says the aggressive nature of rainbow lorikeets and sulphur-crested cockatoos may become more prevalent and play a part in the disappearance from some areas of animals such as owls or possums.

Mr Davis climbed five eucalypt trees up to 20 metres high in the Royal National Park and placed motion-activated video cameras opposite tree hollows at the start of the mating season last August.

Each camera, which has night vision, has an infra-red sensor to record when something moves.

Mr Davis said many of these cameras would be used in the next study in August.

Have you seen more parrots around this year?

Yes, definitely. Infact, we have noticed an increase in parrots over the last 10 years and a decrease in smaller birds over a similar period. I would be very interested to hear of theories as to why this increase has occured. Perhaps some native plants attract parrots more than others? Would love to discuss with Adrian. Another problem, as I see it, is the agressive nature of Rainbow Lorikeets to other birds and even their own species. Yes, some plants do certainly attract parrots more so than others, and this is also most likely one of the reasons behind the large increase in parrot abundance. The increasing number of native garden plants, such as Grevilleas certainly plays a roll in attracting the nectar feeding parrots. Ornamental native street trees, such as Eucalypts and Bottle Brush also play a large role in attracting parrots, particularly as they mature. The aggressive nature of the Rainbow Lorikeet is something I will be looking at with these cameras, looking at which species they are competing against.

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