Softbills Only!

I have set up this online community space to give us Aviculturists a place to connect with others who share our passion for softbills and birds in general. It is a place for us to share our experience

From the moment that I arrived at Zoo del Istmo and Conservation Center I was in absolute awe of what lay before me. Countless bird species that I had never laid eyes on before. No doubt the most vari

Guess what arrived here today? Yeehaaaaa....

I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to observe this incredible species in the flesh, or should I say feathers, during a visit to Al Wabra Wildlife Preservation in Qatar back in 2014. The Flam

Kingfishers would have to be among my favourites of the softbill world, they are just such stunning birds. I haven't had the pleasure of keeping them yet, but they have always captivated me. I photogr

I was lucky enough to observe and photograph these incredible creatures during a trip to the Brazilian Pantanal; what a thrill it was! This is a Toco Toucan, alongside the Keel-billed Toucan, it is n

I love Scarlet Honeyeaters, whether observing them in the wild or in a beautiful planted aviary, they are just such gorgeous little birds. How many people keep them these days; are they one of the mo

I have always been captivated by the toucan family; they are such a unique and overwhelmingly stunning group of birds. Among the toucan species that I’ve been lucky enough to see during my world trave

A softbill I’ve always had a soft spot for...the Yellow-legged honeycreeper! I photographed this male in a collection in Miami, Florida.

I photographed this little stunner during my first trip to St Lucia back in February 2018. They were a common sight around the hotel gardens, but certainly not easy to photograph; they are so fast and

These beautiful birds have always been among my favourites of the softbill world. They are a fascinating species to keep, and always look very neat. Whilst not considered common in Australian avicultu