African Gray Parrots - Adoption
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If it so happens that African Gray parrots are found living in situations that are dangerous for their mental or physical health, the Parrot Rehabilitation Society tries to find new homes for them. The criteria for bird adoption are very strict. The adopter must be the member of PRS, must pay adoption fee, must allow the directors to visit his place and mustn't adopt more than 2 birds.
African Gray Parrots - Status
African Gray parrots aren't an endangered species, but they are threatened by habitat destruction, which is disappearing at an alarming rate. Another problem is illegal parrot trade. The manner in which the birds are caught causes enough stress to kill the majority of them before reaching the market.
For example, Cameroon Gray parrots inhabit Lobeke forest clearings and nest in trees 10-30 m high. 80% of all Gray parrot trade comes from this forest. Each year 15,000 birds are taken from these two clearings and half of them die on the way to markets. But, if properly managed, these clearings can be ideal places for eco-tourism. They could generate revenue that would surpass present income from illegal African Gray parrot trade. People who decide to devote their time to African Gray parrots should make sure they are captive bred and not taken from the wild.
African Gray Parrots - Conservation Links
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A Beginner's Observations On Breeding African Grey Parrots -
The breeders share their experience with the beginners.
African Gray Parrot - Description and tips on housing. Parrots available.
African Grey Specialist Breeder - They have 50 years experience in the breeding of birds.
Animal Ambassadors - How can we help protect African Grays.
Birds n Ways - Contains lots of useful links for parrots lovers.
Grey Parrots - Gray parrot trade in Cameroon.
Ottweet Parrot Breeder - Contains advice on housing parrots, their grooming and feeding. Parrots available.
Parrot Rehabilitation Society - Information on parrots' adoption.
The African Grey Parrot - History of the African Grey.
The Columbus Zoo - Presents information on habits and habitat of African gray parrots.
The Parrot Society of Australia - Provides vet advice on all parrot species.
The Parrot Society UK - A guide to all possible parrots available.
You and Your African Gray - Myths and truths about African Grays.
African Gray Parrots - Breed Related Links
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African Gray Parrots - The survey on African Grays variations.
Gray Parrot Care - Tips on wings trimming.
Honolulu Zoo - Presents detailed information on reproduction, growth and behavior of African Grays.
HOUSING - LARGE BIRDS - Tips on housing and grooming of parrots and other large birds.
Lexicon of Parrots - Detailed description of Gray parrots.
Parrot Owners - Tips on training the African gray parrot.
Parrot Pages - A guide on African Parrots species.
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