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The mission of New Eden Avian Conservancy is 1) to propagate captive bird species which are declining in the wild, zoos, aviculture, or all of the above; 2) to support in situ conservation efforts in the wild; and 3) to increase our collective understandi

07/07/2024

Three more Lizard canary chicks

05/31/2024

I think this one is definitely a little boy!
Red-headed finch (Amadina erythrocephala)

05/25/2024

Hello, this is a side-by-side comparison of a red-headed finch chick (L) and a cut-throat chick (R). These are the only two species of the genus Amadina and they are able to hybridize. As you can see they look very similar as chicks, except the down of the red-headed tends to be longer, more profuse, and more wavy, whereas the cut-throat's down is straighter and stiffer. They are four and five days old respectively.

05/19/2024

Early Lizards painted by Peter Paillou (ca. 1720 - 1790). From the Taylor White collection held at McGill University.

05/17/2024

"The breeder has to be not only a scientist but an artist as well." - Klaus Speicher, 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘉𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 (1979)

05/04/2024

This little man went to his new home today but just wanted to show you how unusual he is. Note the red "moustache" on either side of beak and compare to a normal kakariki in the last photo. His parents produced 13 chicks for me and they never had a baby like this, nor did either parent show these extra red markings. Other than having the red mustache, the chick is completely normal, however he is small in size compared to my average male kakariki.

05/02/2024

These two little poppers were not happy about having a divider put between them and mom (she has her mind on the next round and I want to use a different male with her). The clutch of three didn't develop quite as fast, I still have them all with their mom for now, but not too much longer. (Lizard canaries)

04/14/2024

I took the three musketeers out for banding. My, could they hold any more food?! The nestling food I made this morning must have been particularly tasty because many pairs left nothing in their dishes but a few millet hulls.
(Cut-throat finches)

04/01/2024

I think it's two chunky little girls

03/06/2024

Tentative start 😬🤞🙏 First Lizard canary 2024

02/26/2024

This morning's small bird soft food turned out very well. It is broccoli, red bell pepper, kale, green peas, corn, carrot, spouted millet, Higgins eggfood, quick oats, oregano, and dried chile pepper. This new recipe seems to freeze well as long as the vegetables are fairly dry before going in the food processor. Sometimes I put an apple or handful of blueberries in it, but the blueberries make the overall color sort of gray and unattractive 😅

02/09/2024

Campine chicken on the cover of American Poultry Journal, August 1923. A thrifty and self-sufficient breed that prefers to roam unconfined, and is capable of thriving on poor quality land. "Campi" is Latin for field, though I believe Campine may be a corruption of the "Kempen" district of Belgium that the breed was developed in. First imported to North America in 1893.

02/09/2024

IMPORTED IS NOT ALWAYS BETTER by Bailey Henderson

In their book Managing Breeds for A Secure Future (1), D. Philip Sponenberg et al. (2017) state that imports of animals from foreign countries into the United States fall into one of the following four categories:

1. Imports that contribute significantly to conservation efforts.
2. Imports that enhance American bloodlines.
3. Imports that hamper conservation in their country of origin.
4. Imports that endanger American bloodlines or breeds.

Imports contribute significantly to conservation efforts when they result in populations endangered in their country of origin being established in a safer region. Endangerment is typically caused by political or geographic threats. Exporting some of the animals can ensure breeding continues in a more stable environment until upheaval in the country of origin is resolved. In less critical circumstances, imports may also contribute positively to conservation efforts if there is no threat in the country of origin, by virtue of creating reserves in other countries that insure against a sudden crisis in the country of origin that endangers the continuity of the animals. However, this second example assumes that the imports are successfully maintained in the recipient country, and not squandered, degraded, or lost.
Imports enhance American bloodlines when they bring in animals of quality that can either 1) result in beneficial linecrosses to American stock or 2) contribute to the variety of quality bloodlines present in the country. Quality is the key here, as imported animals are not necessarily superior or useful to what is already existent in the US.
Imports hamper conservation in their country of origin when they result in the removal of valuable, irreplaceable bloodlines or animals from conservation programs in the country of origin, without good reason. When a country’s most select breeding stock is exported, the population in its country of origin can quickly diminish in quality and potential, which may debase the reputation of that country’s animals and possibly cause population collapse.
Imports endanger American bloodlines or breeds when imported animals either degrade the quality of bloodlines already existent in America, or distract from more worthwhile conservation efforts for meritable American bloodlines. As previously stated, imported animals are not necessarily of higher quality than animals already existent in America. At worst, they may be poor-quality culls that a foreign breeder wishes to be rid of. These are not animals that will improve American bloodlines; rather, they may introduce faults that may be difficult or impossible to eradicate once established. The second way imports can endanger American bloodlines is by acting as competition. An imported animal occupies a place on the farm or in the home that may have been filled by a domestically-produced animal. Imports often create fads as some hobbyists seek to acquire the “latest and greatest” and elevate their standing within their animal communities by owning something perceived as new or high value. Import sensationalism can divert attention from pre-existing American genetic resources, which often struggle to gain publicity and interest despite their merits. Good breeding stock exists in America in the hands of enthusiasts who have worked to preserve and improve them for decades in some instances; these long-standing domestic bloodlines are often highly refined or adapted to their country of residence after generations of breeding. They are irreplaceable in the event that they are overtaken by newer imports, though the locally produced animals may be of similar (or higher) quality, higher conservation value, and lower in price to procure.
My opinion with regard to aviculture is that improvement or “advancement” in this country will not necessarily come from an unending series of imports of foreign genetics, but from finally devoting proper attention, value, and pride to what we already have, especially if it has already stood the test of time for a while here. In my mind it is of far more importance to consider the quality of the animal and its pedigree as opposed to who and where it came from. Not everyone can produce a great animal, but a great animal can come from anyone, anywhere.

1. D. Phillip Sponenberg, Beranger J, Martin A. 2017. Managing Breeds for a Secure Future. 5m Publishing Ltd.

Image courtesy of Robert Wild

02/07/2024

Ruby of the Sahel: Though for many years imported in droves and sold cheaply, the cut-throat (Amadina fasciata) has quickly become an uncommon sight in American aviaries, as relatively few imported birds were propagated prior to the ban on importation of wild-caught African finches into the US. In the wild the species is found in Africa in arid regions that border the Congo Rainforest, in countries including but not limited to Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and South Africa. They are a large, well-muscled finch that may overpower weaker competitors in an aviary setting, even preferring to commandeer old or occupied nests of other birds as opposed to constructing their own. For these reasons they are best bred in same-species colonies or one pair per enclosure. Young cut-throats can be s*xed prior to fledging; the male has an intense blood-red band across the throat, an ensign befitting such a bellicose warrior and which the common name "cut-throat" references. Babies hatch with black skin, stiff gray-black fuzz, and gigantic mouths, making them strikingly different from the pink, pill-shaped hatchlings of most Australian finches. Considering their small size, the chicks' cries for food are shockingly loud and grating. The young fledge around three weeks after hatching and are independent in another three weeks. There can be significant variation in the markings of the birds upon close inspection; some are more heavily melanized than others, and the "spangles" on the ends of each feather may range from brown to red to white. The head, neck and breast are common sites of variation in amount of dark barring. A bird of either s*x is an impressive sight to behold when in good physical condition, and they make good exhibition subjects. My hope is that sharing information on this magnificent bird will increase interest in its study and conservation.

01/13/2024

Even the picky budgies and cockatiels could not resist this!

Ingredients: sprouted millet, collard greens, broccoli tops, carrots, green peas, corn, green beans, Higgins eggfood, oregano

01/13/2024

Banding day. Clean nest. Time to snuggle on this cold winter night.

01/12/2024

Popper alert!! 💙🩵🩶
(Blue-gray tanager chick fledges at 18 days old)

01/02/2024

One of the kakariki flock's favorite cheap (and nutritious) enrichment is chunks of raw carrot. Most of it is converted into carrot shreds and dropped on the cage floor, but they do eat some 😆

01/01/2024

Happy New Year! Primrose laid the first kakariki egg of 2024.

12/23/2023

I am very excited to be working with diamond firetails this year. Though a well-known species in aviculture, they can be very challenging to raise. Since 2000 the species has teetered back and forth between Least Concern and Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. However, in 2022 they were reassessed as Vulnerable, the reason being that population sizes have declined greatly in the last ten years, likely due to habitat clearance and degradation (BirdLife International, 2023). Though reintroduction of captive birds to the wild does not seem likely at present, the captive population within aviculture and zoos can raise awareness of and interest in the struggling wild population. There is also a possibility that research on the biology and behavior of captive birds can increase scientific understanding of why they are declining in the wild, and inform species-specific strategies that can aid in population recovery.

Photo credit: Geoff Park

12/23/2023

Merry Finchmas 🎄🪺🌟

12/18/2023

Rondeau has the most beautiful, intense red eyes. Red or red-orange irises are a sign of good health in kakariki; yellow or light peach irises are a sign of illness or stress. The exception is kakariki expressing recessive pied; they normally have dark brown or black eyes.

12/14/2023

The leader looks like a Eurasian siskin. The next three might be house sparrows. I was not able to track down artist, date or manufacturer but I would guess late 19th century.

12/13/2023

Scremlins and their beautiful parents.
I can't wait for the gender reveal!
(Red-headed finches)

04/15/2021

Last baby bird until fall! Adorable green DNA-s*xed female peach-faced lovebird. Being hand-fed now, ready in 2-4 weeks. St. Louis, MO. www.newedenavianconservancy.weebly.com

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One of the kakariki flock's favorite cheap (and nutritious) enrichment is chunks of raw carrot. Most of it is converted into carrot shreds and dropped on the cage floor, but they do eat some 😆