Web Sites

BirdLife International
http://www.birdlife.org/worldwide/index.html
A global partnership of conservation orgnizations to conserve birds, their habitats, and global biodiversity.

Birds Australia
http://www.birdsaustralia.com.au
Organization dedicated to the conservation, study, and enjoyment of Australia’s native birds and their habitats.

The Blue Macaws
http://www.bluemacaws.org/
Information on these remarkable birds from Tony Pittman.

The Gabriel Foundation
http://www.thegabrielfoundation.org
A parrot welfare organization promoting educational outreach, conservation, rescue, rehabilitation, adoption, long-term foster care, and sanctuary pertaining to the needs of parrots.

Macaw Landing Foundation
http://www.macawlanding.org/index.shtml
An extensive site from a foundation dedicated to the preservation of macaws.

Parrot Education & Adoption Center (PEAC)
http://www.peac.org
A non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to educating current and potential bird owners on the proper care of pet birds.

Parrots International
http://www.parrotsinternational.org
This Web site has the largest collection of photos and videos of wild New World Parrots on the Web (from Central America, South America and the Caribbean), as well as updated information regarding their status in the wild, conservation strategies, and current research and field projects.

Tropical Nature
http://tropicalnature.org/
Learn more about Dr. Charlie Munn’s ecotourism organization and find out how you can donate to his work.

Tropical Nature Travel
http://www.tropicalnaturetravel.com/
Learn more about Timpia Lodge and Hyacinth Camps.

The World Parrot Trust
http://www.parrots.org/
The Trust works to conserve parrots in their natural habitat and advocate for their welfare in captivity.

Related Episodes

PARROTS: LOOK WHO’S TALKING
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/parrots/
NATURE looks at the amazing ability of parrots to “talk,” including the famous African Grey, Alex.

EXTRAORDINARY BIRDS
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/exbirds/
EXTRAORDINARY BIRDS highlights the intimate links that people have forged with birds.

THE REAL MACAW
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/realmacaw/
THE REAL MACAW takes you to the deepest enclaves of the Amazon for a first-hand look at macaws.

Parrots on Film

THE WILD PARROTS OF TELEGRAPH HILL
http://www.wildparrotsfilm.com/
Inspirational independent film about one man’s bond with a colony of cherry-topped parrots in San Francisco.