Parrots in the Land of Oz
Introduction

NATURE tracks down the cockiest characters in the land down under in Parrots in the Land of Oz.

We keep them in cages in our homes, but in their natural state they are independent birds who can seek out water over hundreds of miles through pure instinct. We feed them seed from a pet store, but they can find food in a wide variety of habitats. We give them plastic toys and mirrors to play with when in fact in the wild some have figured out how to use tools to communicate and attract mates.

For tens of millions of years, parrots have survived and thrived in Australia even as the continent underwent dramatic changes, including some brought about by man. Though some, like the golden-shouldered Parrot are threatened, these tough Aussies have adapted well to deal with harsh life in the outback. Clever, resourceful, opportunistic and resilient, parrots may be Australia’s toughest survivors, and they’re certainly its most beautiful.

Online content for Parrots in the Land of Oz was originally posted January 2008.

66 Responses to “Introduction”
  1. daniel griggs says:

    I want to buy Parrots in the Land of Oz on DVD. When will it be available?

  2. Andrea says:

    According to the site, it will available for purchase in August. Go to the shop and look under Nature, then Animal and look for the title.

  3. Gina Gerdes says:

    This was one of Nature’s most fascinating episodes, which we had the pleasure of watching a few months ago. The DVD is NOW AVAILABLE for purchase! What a treat!

  4. A ALTHANI says:

    HOW TO BUY The DVD AVAILABLE for purchase

  5. daniel griggs says:

    I still can’t find the DVD on the website. If it is not available, then just say so.

  6. NATURE Online says:

    To order a copy of this program, please go to http://www.shopthirteen.org/product/show/31470 or follow the “shop” link at the top of the page.

  7. Ron Caris says:

    I live in Europe, why can’t I order this DVD?

  8. Kathy Heaton says:

    From: http://www.shopthirteen.org/product/show/31470
    DVD: $19.99
    Available on 11/12/2008

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  11. Donna says:

    will this be available on Netflix?

  12. John says:

    The grain of it all. Love the birds, hate the damage.
    Great show!!! Hope its shown again!!!

  13. Ben says:

    Does anyone know what the music for this program? It sounds so familiar, but I can’t place it.

  14. Leah says:

    When I watched this show with my bird I thought I read at the bottom during the show “Vote for for the parrot you thinks is sexy at kpbs.org” I do not see that here at this website. The show looks like it was an old showing from the previous posted comments, so maybe that was for the first showing.

    I digged the narration style. I digged the budgieness. Yay to Sue for helping the gold parrots. Bummer to the eaten budgies.

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  16. Joyce Cook says:

    My husband and I thought this was a tremendous program. The photography and sound was excellent.

  17. jon says:

    Will this be available on blu ray?

  18. Patti says:

    I want to see this program. I have heard nothing but rave reviews about it. However, I cannot find that it is being rebroadcast at any time soon, and I can’t get it from the “shop” because shipping is only available in the U.S. (I live in Canada…you know, the big neighbour with the friendly border up north). I can’t download it from any site either. Can anybody help me?

  19. Linda says:

    When will the DVD of the Parrots of the Land of OZ be available? Please let me know as I would like to purchase a copy!

  20. Jack Rautio says:

    Everyone knows that this species is very intelligent. I got more enlightened on things that are fascinating about them.

  21. Nazeem says:

    The DVD was excellent.viewed on Oct.19.2008. I live in B.C Canada. Why can’t I buy the DVD.

  22. Alicia says:

    Does anyone know why they keep pushing the date for release? It used to be Aug then Sept then Oct now it says: Available on 12/04/2008 What is the deal?

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  24. Evelyn says:

    I purchased the DVD from PBS in February 2008–it was shipped 3/13/08. When I opened it to play it, the CD was severely scratched Sometimes when CD’s are shipped, they come loose. I would advise checking upon receipt.

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    I would like to order some DVD’s like Parrots in the land of oz, but I live in Canada and there is not shipping out of the us, I will be traveling in the US soon is there a store in Washington DC that I can find that DVD

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