In Australia, eucalyptus and tea-trees are highly volatile plants, which have antiparasitic and antimicrobial properties. Here, we tested whether scents of eucalypt ( Eucalyptus polybractea ) and tea tree ( Melaleuca alternifolia ) essential oils can attract birds to newly installed nest boxes. ...
The Diets of Three Species of Parrots in the South of Western Australia. The 3 species of parrot studied during 2 years in south Western Australia fed mainly on the seeds of introduced pasture plants, weeds and trees. All ate insects, particularly in the breeding season. Red-capped parrots ...