Cage & Aviary Birds Magazine

19 June 2024

Meet the snakebird: a weird woodpecker with cryptic colours and bizarre habits, popularly known as the wryneck. Once common in the UK, this species was famed as a prolific breeder in captivity – alas, no longer, but our cover bird has a unique charm and mustn’t be forgotten. This week we also learn the best design and material for cage perches and how to take the tribulation out of ringing young British and canaries. Top breeders advise on Fifes, frills and Lizards, finch fans have an in-depth tutorial on fostering chicks and eggs, and the BS announces an innovatory fundraising scheme. All the regulars, too.