Tony Silva

Tune into Bird Talk Radio for a captivating conversation with Mike Kiger and the renowned Tony Silva, where they delve into the fascinating world of avian affection! Tony Silva is a highly respected figure in the field of aviculture, arguably the world’s most traveled aviculturist, having dedicated much of his adult life to studying parrots in their natural habitats across the globe.

In this Bird Talk Radio podcast episode, “Tony Silva: Parrot Diet” Mike Kiger warms up the bird love with Tony, former curator at Loro Parque and a well-known authority on parrots, sharing his extensive knowledge and experience regarding parrot nutrition. Prepare to be surprised as Tony reveals why he doesn’t feed fruit to parrots! He elucidates on how parrots naturally detoxify their digestive systems, and highlights the vital role they play in forest growth through seed dispersal. This episode is packed with invaluable information about appropriate parrot foods and feeding strategies. Listen to the full podcast here: PODBEAN.

Tony Silva’s life is one of adventure and discovery. As he puts it on his Facebook page: “I come, I see and I conquer the obstacles that present themselves. To a traveler they are many. Luggage is often lost, planes leave late, resulting in missed connections, labor disputes disrupt local travel, etc. The list is very long. But seeing different worlds, hearing different opinions and experiencing different cultures compensates for the troubles.” His passion for exploration and learning shines through in his work.

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