July 2009

Editor's Note
BY LAURA DOERING
Every month is an adventure when it comes to producing the next issue of BIRD TALK. This is especially true when we do photo shoots. For this month’s cover, we brought in Buttons, the yellow-collared mini macaw. Read more here.

Love My Plucker
Winners talk about their joy, frustration and hope living with plucked birds.

The Edible, Incredible Veggie & Fruit Kabob

Privacy Please!
Why your bird needs its space.
BY SALLY BLANCHARD

Who You Callin' Mini?
Mini macaws live large.
BY NIKKI MOUSTAKI

PRODUCT GUIDE

New 4 You
The Latest Products

Avian Flair
Products For You
BY ERIN O'BRIEN

Bird-Tested, Bird-Approved
Mess Catchers
BY SUSAN CHAMBERLAIN

Toy Chest
Exercise Away!
BY JESSICA PINEDA

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European Goldfinch
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Kids Talk Back
Just Hatched
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Watch The Birdie

On The Cover
Yellow-collared macaw
BY GINA COILI & PAMELA HUNNICUTT/BOWTIE INC./COURTESY AMY BAGGS