World Parrot Day, celebrated on May 31st each year, serves as a platform to advocate for the conservation of parrots and address the challenges they face in the wild. Habitat loss, illegal trade, and ...

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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — World Parrot Day, celebrated on May 31, highlights the plight of endangered parrot species, with many facing threats from habitat loss and the pet trade. Tom Dock, Director of ...

Captive-bred parrots may develop a different dialect from their wild relatives and this could prevent them from being able to communicate effectively with their wild peers after they’re released ...

A training technique that has been practiced by parrot owners for decades is now being applied to establishing new bird flocks in the wild. While many parrot owners clip their birds' wings to reduce ...

To help the hyacinth macaw conservation, the Naples Zoo is having its annual “Pints for Parrots” event at KC’s Parrot 41 Bar and Grill on Saturday, Sept. 16. According to the Naples Zoo website, KC’s ...

Researchers have found beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) in wild parrots from eight new countries. BFDV spreads through captive parrots worldwide, but its prevalence in wild species is unknown.