April 2009

Editor's Note
BY LAURA DOERING
My first year of working for this magazine was much like enrolling in a graduate course on all things avian. I did have previous pet bird experience: my cockatiel Elvis had been my companion for more than 21 years. Read more here.

Colleen Zenk Pinter
"As The World Turns" star andcancer survivor shares what birds mean to her.
BY JESSICA PINEDA

Playing Favorites?
Follow these tips to make all your birds feel like a VIP.
BY CHRIS DAVIS

Before The Intro
Proper quarantining can save your flock.
BY MARGARET A. WISSMAN, DVM, DABVP- AVIAN PRACTICE

Your New Parrot Partner
Make the honeymoon last a lifetime.
BY REBECCA K. O'CONNOR

Baby Beaks
Young parrots are guided by their beaks.
BY VANESSA ROLFE, DVM

Top 3
Why budgies, cockatiels and conures are tops.
BY CAROL FRISCHMANN

BT EXTRAS

New 4 You
The Latest Products

Avian Flair
Marriage A La Bird
BY ERIN O'BRIEN

Bird-Tested, Bird-Approved
JWR Air Systems
BY SUSAN CHAMBERLAIN

PREVIOUS ISSUE	NEXT ISSUE

Heart to Heart
The Older New Bird
BY CHRIS DAVIS

Parrot Psychology
Socialization
BY LIZ WILSON, CVT, CPBC

Causes & Cures
5 Myth Busters
BY MARGARET A. WISSMAN, DVM, DABVP- AVIAN PRACTICE

Small Birds
Older Bird Care
BY DIANE GRINDOL

Medium Birds
Standoffish Caique
BY SALLY BLANCHARD

Dove&Pigeon
Helmet Pigeons
BY ROBERT ALISON, PHD

Lories & Softbills
Hormonal Lories
BY DICK SCHROEDER

Toy Chest
New Bird, New Toys!
BY JESSICA PINEDA

IN EVERY ISSUE

Mailbag
FYI
Web Column
Avian Marketplace
Show Calendar
Show Gallery
Avian Breeders' Directory
Small Birds' Directory
Avian Services' Guide
Avian Classifieds
Flock On
Kids Talk Back
Just Hatched
Advertising Index
Watch The Birdie

On The Cover
Sun conure and jenday conure
BY BONNIE JAY/COURTESY THE PERFECT PARROT