Issue

Millions of parrots are produced by the pet trade each year, and the population of captive birds continues to grow. With life spans of up to 80 years, these highly intelligent and social birds have a built-in homeless factor which means most parrots will outlive their original guardian. These parrots cannot be released into the wild because they do not have the skills to survive. Parrots are difficult to care for, and because they are flock animals, they require a lot of time and attention. Too many end up abused, neglected or unwanted. Add these factors to the length of time a parrot can live, and you have the answer to “Why do parrots need our help?”

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