Seminars and Podcasts | World Parrot Trust

CITES Uplisting of Grey Parrots – Interview with Dr. Rowan Martin

Learn about the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) decision to move Grey Parrots to Appendix 1, and what’s next for the parrots in this interview with Dr. Rowan Martin, WPT’s Africa Programme...

October 4, 2016

General

Why Adoption Makes Sense

It is an unfortunate reality that even the smallest of parrots will need at least one new home in its lifetime due to its potential long lifespan. In this podcast, Ann Brooks sheds light on the facts and fallacies of...

September 1, 2015

Health & Nutrition

Mimicking Wild Diets for Companion Parrots

Dr. Gilardi shares his observations on how parrots feed in the wild, and discusses the idea of translating a wild parrot diet into healthy and stimulating food and browse for companion birds. Date recorded: March 2013 About the Presenter:Jamie Gilardi,...

September 1, 2013

Health & Nutrition

Incorporating Wild and Natural Foods into Companion Parrot Diets

It is quite possible to make solid attempts at mimicking wild bird feeding tendencies with our companion parrots. In doing so, we must first recognize that what is sought is not so much a “wild” diet, but a “natural” diet....

April 1, 2013

Housing & Enrichment

The 5 Elements of Enrichment

Parrots are highly intelligent and social creatures that require a variety of daily activities to keep them entertained, engaged and challenged. Environmental enrichment is just that – enriching the environment in which our birds live. Picture a parrot in the...

December 1, 2012

Avian Medicine

Digestive Problems in Companion Parrots

Digestive problems in parrots can be one of the easiest to prevent, and the most difficult to resolve. Dr. Scott Echols discusses the topic of digestive problems in companion parrots, and what warning signs to watch for, and offer suggestions...

August 1, 2012

Avian Medicine

Understanding Bird Respiratory System and Diseases

No one enjoys seeing a loved one under the weather, but one of the most terrifying experiences a parrot caregiver can have is when their bird suddenly goes into respiratory arrest. Dr. Echols is here to share some important information...

May 1, 2012

Health & Nutrition

Importance of Bathing for your Parrot

In her experience both as veterinary technician as well as behaviour consultant, Pamela Clark frequently encounters caregivers that do not recognize regular bathing as a need to have for their parrots. In this podcast, Pam helps us to understand just...

March 1, 2012

General

Before you Adopt – Tips for Success

Given the longevity of many parrots, with some of the larger species living well into their 80s, it is an unavoidable fact that most parrots will require more than one home in their lifetime. With that in mind, Ann Brooks...

March 1, 2012

Avian Medicine

Preparing for Avian Emergencies

It can be a frightening time in a parrot caregiver’s life when a bird falls ill or an accident occurs. Quick actions can mean the difference between life and death by saving precious minutes. Knowing which emergency situations are commonly...

January 1, 2012

1 2

Category: Seminars and Podcasts

CITES Uplisting of Grey Parrots – Interview with Dr. Rowan Martin

Why Adoption Makes Sense

Mimicking Wild Diets for Companion Parrots

Incorporating Wild and Natural Foods into Companion Parrot Diets

The 5 Elements of Enrichment

Digestive Problems in Companion Parrots

Understanding Bird Respiratory System and Diseases

Importance of Bathing for your Parrot

Before you Adopt – Tips for Success

Preparing for Avian Emergencies

Sitewide Search

News Search

CHARITY NUMBERS: ( + )