Charteristics in wild and aviary
Pairs or groups outside breeding season, occasionally in flocks of 200 plus when food freely available. Hard to spot on the reddish ground of mulga scrublands. They feed mainly on ground. they are not shy allowing close encounters. Theyforage in early morning and late afternoon. They drink from troughs and baths or in peoples gardens before dawn and then again at dusk.
In aviculture Bourkes make wonderful colored editions. They are hardy and easily bred. They can be housed with finches & canaries without much concern. They also make wonderdul pets, ideal for apartment dwellers, they have a soft song that is sure to please even the most discriminating taste.

Food Choices
In their native land they eat various seeds of grasses, herbaceous plants, bushes and trees. In aviculture a good parakeet or fich food will work. I give my birds a combo to eat there are several things that I give:

* Lovebird Seed
* Finch Seed
* Spirolina
* Wheat Grass
* Alfalfa Grass
* Assorted other tid bits, greens and other veggies

It is very imortant that no fresh food are left for me then 3-4 hours or bacteria can grow.

Also remember clean fresh water at all times is essential.

Questions, email me at RWorldaviary@aol.com