gentle lemur

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I think other zoos should have exhibits like this. Unfortunately I only saw the dove, cordeon bleu and mannikins (photos in this gallery) plus the white-eye, melba finch and a francolin. The other species may have been there but the vegetation was too thick to be sure. I have never seen a purple grenadier or a violet-eared waxbill. African aviary next to Meerkats, Newquay, 28th November 2014.
While they enjoy heat and sunshine, they will tolerate low temperatures if kept dry. Mine lived with Gouldian Finches and a heat lamp was left on all winter which both species used to go and sit under.

That seems the key to many of these small birds- dry conditions and not damp.
 
Just a general point, Newquay should be commended for really stepping up their bird collection to quite a impressive array over the last few years.
 
African...

Excellent bird collection, almost everything breeds. Very strong on Passerines, with highlights like Ultramarine Grosbeak, Blue-crowned Laughingthrush and Bearded Reedling. Blyth's Hornbill reared a chick last year.
 

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