Their stunning plumage was most likely the first thing noticed
about wild parrots and probably the reason parrots were brought into captivity.
Not exact matches
In the study, researchers observed both
wild monk parakeets in Argentina and captive ones in Florida to test several common but largely untested assumptions
about parrot sociality.
«Like me, everyone on the cruise had pet
parrots, so it gave us an opportunity to learn
about conservation efforts and endangered
wild parrots,» says Geary.
Unlike their
wild counterparts,
parrot companions live in warm homes, get plenty of food and don't need to worry
about predators.
The nice thing
about wild - bird feed and related products is that there is a small learning curve compared to selling a
parrot or fish - tank setup, for instance.
If you have been actively working in some field of
parrot or other animal welfare and think you have something to contribute to the AWC, please contact us with information
about you, your work, your organization, your views on captive and
wild parrot issues, and the way you feel you can contribute to this group.