Birds Of Paradise Sanctuary & Rescue, Inc.

07/07/2026

Zephryhills area:
Need a temporary foster home for Izzy the sweet piggy while her owner finds a new home that will have a nice yard for Izzy. Food will be provided and a shelter house. Please help and spread the word.

06/21/2026

This little boy was surrendered yesterday. He is 20+ years old and recently lost his mate. It looks like he may have a respiratory issue, but this may be the skinniest Cockatiel I have ever experienced. The area circled in red is, yes, his keel bone, that should not be visible at all. I was able to get some critical care formula into him, and he has been in the incubator since yesterday, but it does not look good for him.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the Bird Dads and Moms.
Today we have small, medium and large❤️
Orzo, mixed veggies, chopped spinach, broccoli, carrots, grapes, blueberries and bananas!!! Happy Healthy Birds❤️🦜 ❤️🦜

06/10/2026

Great news for the birds.

AFA Statement on Recent Reports Regarding Spix’s Macaws

The American Federation of Aviculture is aware of public concern surrounding the Spix’s macaws in Brazil and recent reports regarding the management of birds connected to the Ararinha Azul Conservation Breeding Facility.

ICMBio has issued an official statement clarifying that claims about plans to euthanize Spix’s macaws are false. According to the statement, 69 Spix’s macaws and two blue-winged macaws that had never tested positive for circovirus were transferred on May 27 under biosafety protocols to separate them from birds that tested positive and to increase sanitary safety.

ICMBio also stated that the 34 Spix’s macaws that tested positive for circovirus remain at the Ararinha Azul facility, will not be subjected to euthanasia, and may contribute to research that improves health management protocols for neotropical parrot species.

AFA recognizes the importance of transparency, science-based management, and the welfare of every bird involved in conservation breeding and recovery programs. We encourage the public to follow official updates closely and to support responsible conservation efforts that protect both individual birds and the long-term future of the Spix’s macaw.

The Spix’s macaw remains one of the world’s most important avian conservation stories, and decisions affecting these birds must be handled with care, accountability, and the highest standards of avian welfare.

05/01/2026

Good Morning from the Birds at BOPS -

04/27/2026

The silent killer. Please read

🫀 Atherosclerosis in Pet Birds: What Every Owner Should Know

Atherosclerosis is one of the most common—and most overlooked—conditions in companion parrots. It develops silently over time, often without obvious signs until the disease is advanced.

Who is at risk?
While any bird can be affected, species like African greys, Amazons, macaws, and cockatiels are more commonly impacted. Risk increases with age, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and long-term seed-based diets.

What should you watch for?
Signs can be subtle or sudden—loss of balance, weakness, breathing difficulty, or even collapse. Unfortunately, normal exams don’t always rule it out, making proper diagnostics critical.

Why nutrition matters
Diet plays a key role in prevention. Transitioning from seed-based diets to a complete, formulated diet is one of the most important long-term steps you can take. However, once disease is established, diet alone is not a cure—it’s part of a broader management approach.

The takeaway
Early awareness, proper diagnostics, and preventative nutrition are essential. This is a complex condition that behaves very differently in birds than in humans or dogs—and requires a tailored approach.

👉 Read the full clinical article here:https://www.harrisonsbirdfoods.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Atherosclerosis.pdf

04/21/2026

FOUND- Cockatiel. Wild Oak Bay FL
Bayshore & 41, Bradenton, FL
Looks to have been out a while, dirty and missing tail feathers. Safe at BOPS