Cage & Aviary Birds

Cage & Aviary Birds is written by bird experts for bird fanciers and is packed with club, show and bird related news, advice, birds for sale and comment. Established in 1902, Cage & Aviary Birds provides a wealth of practical advice and tips from the top names in the bird world, plus opinion, controversy, species and hobbyist profiles and nostalgia.

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Cage & Aviary Birds

Australian yellowface, aka goldenface • JEFF ATTWOOD follows last week's article on the English yellowface with personal introduction to its stylish Australian cousin

Young lives in the birdroom • The weeks around this latest bulletin have been exciting times for Andy, as his newly bred Borders work through to show their potential as unflighted show specimens

ROBIN RESTALL: a great birdman remembered • In this fitting tribute, Robin's son MATTHEW RESTALL describes the extraordinary talent and drive that enabled his late father to excel in all areas of his life

A Club Show form guide • Doncaster regular FRED WRIGHT explains how straightforward it is to get the most out of the UK's premier budgie event. Attractions this year include a seminar led by the top McGovern family partnership

The key to training: curiosity • You should take advantage of your unflighted canaries’ exploratory instincts to get them fully accustomed to a show environment where they can shine, says DAVE BROWN

A study in silver • Don't underrate the lovely African silverbill, urges CHRIS GREEN – it deserves mainstream popularity and, as a bonus, it now comes in plenty of varied colour forms

LONGEVITY IN PARROTS: a scientific breakthrough • What determines whether a species of parrot is long-lived on average or short-lived? Recent research funded by the Loro Parque Fundación has now revealed some of the answers. DAVID WAUGH and RAFAEL ZAMORA PADRÓN report

TALK OF THE TYNE with Norman Wallace • Norman reflects on his eight years of breeding the delightful Scots fancy canary, and looks ahead at the autumn events calendar for North-East clubs

Extreme weather remains a challenge • Highly experienced breeder GARY BRALSFORD brings news of a tough year in the softbill breeder community and suggests that sprinkler systems may come in to favour as aviculturists seek to cope with rapid climate change

Canaries Month by Month: • With breeding over, BRIAN KEENAN is now eagerly awaiting the transformed appearance of his Yorkies after the moult

A look back on the 2023 World Show

Rob gives his opinion on 82 budgies

Junior Polly wins young bird show

What's on this week

Who's Who on the club and show scene • In this series, we invite an influential figure in the cage bird fancy to tell us about themselves and their view of the hobby. This week: ERIC GIBBONS

Club roundup • Show reports, dates, club notices