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Although it is not so common, some people like to have as pets to parrotsthose birds They are great voice imitators. Unfortunately this species is in Danger of extinction and here at Heraldo Binario we will tell you why. It was thanks to a study carried out by researchers from the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA) and the Organization Vida Silvestre AC (OVIS) in Mexico, that a little more was discovered about the life, habitat and animation sites of the parrots. To carry out this study, small satellite transmitters powered by solar energy were placed on some parrots.
After collecting tracking data from parrots thick-billed, it was known that these birds They need to live and nest in mature forests that are composed of old pine trees. However, the problem lies in the fact that just over 80% of the forests where the thick-billed parrots can hibernate, they are not protected from the logging industry and tree felling.
“Until now, it was a mystery knowing where animals spend the winter. parrots thick-billed and nesting sites along the road, creating a difficult challenge for conservation efforts for this species […] We have now identified new critical habitats and migratory routes for the thick-billed parrotsas well as the measures that must be taken to protect them”said James Sheppard.
Bird trafficking, another danger for parrots
In addition to the previous problem, the parrots face another danger mortal, it is about bird traffic and wildlife, where in recent years there has been an increase in the illegal capture of parrots in Mexico. “The populations (of parrots) of the Pacific there are almost none, and in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico there is no longer any. We have to do something”, all this because of the bird trafficemphasized Patricia Escalante, UNAM researcher.
In fact, it was in May 2023 when the Secretary of Citizen Security (SSC) managed to rescue approximately 800 birdswhere half were the parrots.
These are the care that a parrot requires if you have it as a pet
According to NOM-059-SEMARNAT-2010, in Mexico it can’t be done have any species of parrot at home, either parrot yellow head, parrot in front of bench, parrot yellow cheeks, etc., these animals are in threat category A, that is, they are animals that are not in Danger of extinction or subject to special protection, but there are campaigns to prevent their illegal reproduction and sale.
Thus, only if the following are met requirements if possible have a parrot as a pet:
- That the parrot species is not in danger of extinction.
- You can only adopt one in specialized stores. These establishments must have an authorization number from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources.
- When purchasing your parrot, you must provide your invoice to know who the parents of your parrot were.
- You should research the specialized food for each parrot very well.
In case you obtain your parrot You can illegally, the penalty for this crime is one to nine years in prison and a fine of three hundred to three thousand days of minimum wage.