Avila feeds a
hyacinth macaw, which is also her favourite breed. She says she
likes them for their innocent eyes
Avila says
avicultural officers have to be very devoted to caring for chicks
as they are very sensitive.
Avila says
some black cockatoo species are especially difficult to
breed.
Avila says
the most fulfilling aspect of her job is to see chicks grow into
beautiful adult birds
Avila says
she feels like a "proud mother" of the birds at the Breeding and
Research Centre.
Birds at the
centre have different feeding schedules and dietary
requirements
The BRC
houses around 80 chicks and 79 breeding pair
