Cage & Aviary Birds Magazine

17 May 2023

“Diamond sparrow” or “diamond firetail”? Firetail sounds the more exotic of the two accepted names for this species – which is as exotic as they come, BUT is straightforward to keep and not at all fussy about nesting. Chris Green is our guide on the firetail trail! Even more exotic, the Maratua shama is a global rarity that only survives through the expertise of aviculturists; we learn about its prospects. On more familiar ground, we hear how a canary man has moved from Kent to Devon and acquire crucial skills to ensure our young budgies wean and thrive. Plus all our regular goodies as well.