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Links
Here are some other websites that we have found to be useful and informative
for novice enthusiasts as well as professional breeders. Each link
will open in a new window:
American
Board of Veterinary Practitioners
http://www.abvp.com/finddiplomate.php
Easily search for veterinarians who are board certified in avian medicine
American Federation of Aviculture
http://www.afabirds.org
A non-profit national organization whose purpose is to represent all aspects
of aviculture and to educate the public about keeping and breeding birds
in captivity
American Lory Society
http://www.lorysociety.com
An organization dedicated to the collection and dissemination of information
on the care and breeding of lories
The American Zoo & Aquarium
Association (AZA)
http://www.aza.org
Find zoos and aquariums in your area
Avian Biotech
http://www.avianbiotech.com
An international team of avian professionals providing services such as
DNA fingerprinting, disease testing, and DNA sexing.
Avian Connection
http://www.avianbiotech.com/Breeders/default.asp
Hosted by Avian Biotech, the Avian Connection is an online community for
bird lovers, breeders and owners seeking to buy, sell or trade birds.
BirdLife International
http://www.birdlife.net
A partnership that works to improve the quality of life for birds, for other
wildlife, and for people.
Canadian Parrot Symposium
http://www.parrotsymposium.com
A non-profit organization dedicated to increasing knowledge of all aspects
of companion and wild parrots, and funding various parrot-related projects.
Convention of International
Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)
http://www.cites.org
An international agreement between Governments whose aim is ensuring that
international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten
their survival.
Cuttlebone Plus
http://www.cuttleboneplus.com
Maker of
Avico Lory Life
nectar, this informative site also includes various parrot-related links
and an online store featuring various diets, accessories, and nestboxes.
Devorah Bennu's Lory Page
http://research.amnh.org/users/nyneve
Lots of lory-related articles, covering a wide range of topics. Includes
the
On-line Monograph of the Lories and Lorikeets,
a well-known Lory FAQ.
Edible Flowers for Parrots
http://www.landofvos.com/articles/kitchen8.html
An excellent article that details plants and flowers that are safe for Lories
Exclusively Lories - Lories
Wanted & Available
http://www.exclusivelylories.com/listings.mv
Free online bulletin board for buying and selling lories
Funny Farm Exotics
http://www.funnyfarmexotics.com
Parrots:
International Aviculturists Society; Caloosahatchee Aviary and Botanical
Gardens
Houston Avicultural Association
http://www.houstonbirdclub.org
Houston-based bird club promoting the
advancement of Aviculture through educational programs that support
improved husbandry practices, conservation, research and legislative
awareness.
International Species Information System (ISIS)
http://www.isis.org
An information system for wild animal species held in captivity. Useful
for determining the number of an particular species or subspecies that can
be found in zoos globally (Follow the 'Species Holdings' link from the main
page).
Lexicon of Parrots
http://www.arndt-verlag.com
Includes pictures and information on all species and subspecies of parrots
in a searchable database
Lori Journal International
http://www.parrotsociety.org.au/clubs/lji/
A professional magazine about lories, lorikeets, hanging parrots and fig
parrots. Features many articles previously published in the print
version of the magazine.
Lorikeets.com
http://www.lorikeets.com
An excellent information source. Includes articles, photos, and general
information about companion lorikeets
Loro Parque Fundacion
http://www.loroparque-fundacion.org
A non-profit organization operating on an international basis to promote
the conservation of parrots and their habitats
Mazuri
http://www.mazuri.com
A subsidiary of Purina Mills, Inc. that manufactures high-quality diets
for exotic animals
Nekton Products
http://www.nekton.de/html/index_eng.html
A
leading European specialist with over 30 years of experience in developing
& manufacturing species-specific pet food supplements and complete diets
for birds.
ZuPreem
http://www.zupreem.com/
A manufacturer of exotic animal
diets
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