Why are African Grey parrots endangered?

The African gray parrot is the single most heavily traded wild bird as recorded by the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), the body that regulates wildlife trade globally. read more

They booming exotic pet trade has seen african greys relentlessly plucked from their native habitats and shipped abroad to be sold - en route they are kept in horrendous conditions and as many as half do not survive the journey. read more

There are many factors that can contribute to a decline in a species population and sadly, many are the result of human activity. Of the over 100 known parrot species that are threatened with extinction in the wild, approximately three-quarters of these are due to habitat loss and fragmentation. read more