While the world's rainforests are being cut down, most of us do not realize that along with them go the nesting sites for many of the worlds' parrots. These birds are disappearing just as fast as the trees. The process of capture, transport, smuggling, and quarantine kills thousand of birds every year. Yet parrots by the thousands are brought into the U.S. each year, captured from their natural homes. Whether caught in the wild or captive bred, it is crucial to educate people to the myriad problems associated with the care of these birds.
Parrots develop aberrations to cope with the unnatural state of captivity.
Often birds are given up or stashed away in garages or basements without companionship and proper care. There are many adoption centers for dogs and cats but very few for parrots despite the immense need. Earth Angel gives each parrot an opportunity to live out his or her life in the best possible situation. We have been rescuing birds who have been abandoned in tool sheds with little or no food and droppings piling up to perch level. We have seen birds that have been left in cages for so many decades that they can barely move their legs when first allowed freedom.