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Learn about parrot conservation, behaviour and welfare with our guest experts.
CITES Uplisting of Grey Parrots – Interview with Dr. Rowan Martin
Learn about the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) decision to move Grey Parrots to Appendix 1, and what’s next for the parrots in this interview with Dr. Rowan Martin, WPT’s Africa Programme...
Why Adoption Makes Sense
It is an unfortunate reality that even the smallest of parrots will need at least one new home in its lifetime due to its potential long lifespan. In this podcast, Ann Brooks sheds light on the facts and fallacies of...
Mimicking Wild Diets for Companion Parrots
Dr. Gilardi shares his observations on how parrots feed in the wild, and discusses the idea of translating a wild parrot diet into healthy and stimulating food and browse for companion birds. Date recorded: March 2013 About the Presenter:Jamie Gilardi,...
Incorporating Wild and Natural Foods into Companion Parrot Diets
It is quite possible to make solid attempts at mimicking wild bird feeding tendencies with our companion parrots. In doing so, we must first recognize that what is sought is not so much a “wild” diet, but a “natural” diet....
The 5 Elements of Enrichment
Parrots are highly intelligent and social creatures that require a variety of daily activities to keep them entertained, engaged and challenged. Environmental enrichment is just that – enriching the environment in which our birds live. Picture a parrot in the...
Digestive Problems in Companion Parrots
Digestive problems in parrots can be one of the easiest to prevent, and the most difficult to resolve. Dr. Scott Echols discusses the topic of digestive problems in companion parrots, and what warning signs to watch for, and offer suggestions...
