Budgies are small. Their needs aren't.
Social life, flight, food, foraging, health and choice—starting with what the bird needs rather than what fits neatly in a cage.
Education · Welfare · Advocacy
Most pet birds are loved. Few are truly understood.
Education and advocacy for companion-bird welfare, alongside lifelong care for the birds already at Little Beaks.
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Explore bird welfare
Start with everyday care, explore a species, or look at the history and laws that shape birds’ lives.
Why do we keep birds the way we do?
How trade, cages, aviculture and long-standing habits shaped practices that can otherwise feel inevitable.
Bird welfare law around the world
Explore selected jurisdictions and official sources, with an introductory guide to Australian state and territory legislation.
Everyday bird care
The birds at Little Beaks
The birds already here remain with us for life. Years of caring for companion birds inform our learning resources and advocacy, from everyday welfare questions to the practices and laws that affect birds.
Bird news around the world
Recent conservation and research headlines from external publishers.
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This bird flies thousands of miles, but its wings have a catch
African Bird Club passes £750,000 milestone for bird conservation in Africa
Massive killing of protected birds in Malta
Support the work
Help with lifelong care for the existing flock, veterinary treatment, education and advocacy.
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