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\"Scarlet
A recently released Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao) perches on a tree branch in the Monts Azules Biosphere Reserve, Chajul, Mexico, by Natura Mexicana. Photo by Rodrigo Le\u00f3n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Two organizations, The Macaw Society and The Mesoamerican Society for Biology and Conservation, have come together to focus specifically on how to increase knowledge about releasing confiscated parrots back into the wild. They held their first conference in November 2023.<\/p>\n

Don Brightsmith, and Gabriela Vigo-Trauco, PhDs from Texas A&M University, were the lead organizers of this conference. Here is a description of the current problem and the goals of the newly established Parrot Release Network in their own words.<\/p>\n

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Two organizations, The Macaw Society and The Mesoamerican Society for Biology and Conservation, have come together to focus specifically on how to increase knowledge about releasing confiscated parrots back into the wild. They held their first conference in November 2023.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cAs you likely know, parrots are one of the most globally endangered groups of birds due to a mixture of illegal trade and habitat loss. As a result, over 50 species have been identified as potentially benefitting from captive breed and release programs. Additionally, thousands of illegally held parrots are confiscated and sent to rehabilitation centers and many are likely releasable.<\/p>\n

\"Puerto
Two Puerto Rican Parrots (Amazona vittata) get ready for release in El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico
Photo by Marisel Lo\u0301pez- USFWS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fortunately, parrot release science is improving, but few scientists study the release process, and few practitioners publish their innovations. As a result, there is much we still need to learn and there is an urgent need to exchange information amongst the stakeholders.<\/p>\n

Confiscated parrots can live for decades and quickly fill rescue centers requiring thousands of dollars for food and upkeep annually. This accumulation of birds can cause problems for conservation because many government officials do not confiscate birds and enforce wildlife laws if there is nowhere to put the confiscated birds, and enforcement failures often lead to increased poaching.<\/p>\n

Global Mission Underway to Return Captive Parrots Home<\/h3>\n

Current IUCN guidelines add to the difficulties, as they communicate that all possible solutions of what to do with confiscated wildlife are undesirable, providing governments and other stakeholders little practical guidance on how to manage confiscated animals of non-threatened species. Unfortunately, releases are expensive and difficult, requiring long-term monitoring to gauge their effectiveness.<\/p>\n

\"yellow-naped
A yellow-naped Amazon parrot (Amazona auropalliata) released in the Bosque Escondido Reserve, Nicoya Peninsula by RESCATE Wildlife Rescue Center. Photo by Roshan Tailor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In addition, poorly executed release efforts can threaten animals and ecosystems through disease transmission, genetic pollution, and ecological disruption. As a result, these releases must be conducted appropriately. However, many release projects are either unaware of these new best practices or are unable to replicate them. As a result, there is a great need to improve both the theory and practice of parrot releases into the wild.<\/p>\n

There is an urgent and immediate need to improve the methods of parrot release, document successes and failures, and make this information available to practitioners, governments, and academics alike. The objective of the November symposium was to bring together a diversity of actors in the field of psittacine<\/em> release to present information on what works and what does not work, create a new network of parrot release experts and practitioners, facilitate discussion about how to create and disseminate information, and support new organizations interested in conducting responsible release projects.\u201d<\/p>\n

This month\u2019s Lafeber grant goes to support this new conservation and information-sharing network with the hope that more parrots will once again live in the wild and not need to spend their days crowded into rescue centers or be subject to poaching due to the lack of adequate enforcement. You can learn more about the Macaw Society here (https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/themacawsociety)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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She loves to promote parrot care information that helps birds to thrive, and works with other Phoenix Landing volunteers to make good adoption matches. Her passion is nutrition and she wrote the \u201cNourish to Flourish\u201d cookbook. She is a huge fan of the quality products offered by Lafeber. Ann also organizes an annual Phoenix Landing eco-tour to support wild parrot conservation and research. That interest led to this Lafeber series, called \u201cThe Global Parrot.\u201d She hopes others will also support the many dedicated scientists who are working so hard to preserve the parrots species we love and value so much. Ann has lived with birds for over 35 years. Phoenix, her greenwing macaw, is the inspiration behind Phoenix Landing. Most birds need a succession of good homes, through no fault of their own. She realized that Phoenix should outlive her, and wanted to make sure there was a reliable adoption apparatus in place to ensure that Phoenix has a place to \u201cland.\u201d So she retired from her senior federal position to volunteer full-time with Phoenix Landing, which turned 25 years old in April 2025. By 2025, Phoenix Landing had rehomed more than 3,500 birds. Some of these have even required more than one home because people\u2019s lives often change. Adoption is a positive, not a negative, way to acquire a deserving bird. Phoenix Landing believes that parrots need to be protected across their long lives and probable multiple homes. Ann believes that adoption is inevitable and organizations that provide life-long protection for individual birds is essential. 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