ParrotQuest

How Earth Hour Can Help Parrots

Did you know that tropical deforestation accounts for nearly 20 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions? Each year, an area the size of New Jersey is cut down in the Amazon & Borneo, two of the world’s largest rainforests. These fallen trees could be absorbing large amounts of carbon dioxide – the primary greenhouse gas. Or, [...]

Parrot Totems

I'm always searching out how parrot have impacted the lives of humans. Or, even changed history! Well, hello. Parrots are part of history from way back in many cultures. Learning about Parrot Totems is fun. It's freakin' fantastic. Ever since the Europeans discovered the New World and Africa; ever since pirates needed companions, parrots have been esteemed. Here's a little parrot history.

Mexico Aims To Protect Wild Parrots

Mexico’s president, Felipe Calderon Hinojosa, has signed into law a bill banning the capture and export of the country’s wild parrots. The measure aims to protect Mexico’s 22 species of parrots and macaws, about 90 percent of which are in categories of risk. The Environment Commission of the Deputy Chamber introduced the bill one year ago, [...]

Green 4 Parrots

When you receive your order from Chirp n Squawk Bird Supplies you’ll notice that we make every attempt to recycle packaging materials. You may have ordered a new bird carrier… but the box might say “Harrison’s Bird Food.” Or, it may take a few days longer to get your bird supplies order than you had [...]