The Wild Truth about the Amazon Parrot Trade in Trinidad and Tobago

Amazon parrots are the most commonly kept and traded wild animals in Trinidad and Tobago. In fact, a national survey by the Nurture Nature Campaign indicates there are between 84,000 and 139,000 amazon parrots in captivity.

Amazons are sourced both locally and from neighbouring Venezuela. They are typically stolen from their nests, often in ways that result in a high mortality rate. Their trafficking into Trinidad also commonly results in high mortality rates due to the harsh conditions under which the birds are transported.

These parrots are often sold to ill-prepared owners who, even with the best intentions, unwittingly cause these birds harm. These intelligent, social, and long-lived birds require far more care than most keepers are prepared to give. Unfortunately, most Amazon parrots die well before their 80-year captive lifespan.

In short, the trade in these undoubtedly charismatic birds leads to numerous harms, including animal abuse, illegality, disease transmission, and ecosystem instability.

You can learn more by visiting the Nurture Nature Campaign's website at www.nurturenaturett.org. We also encourage you to contact the El Socorro Centre for Wildlife Conservation at (868) 366 4369 and wildlife.tt@gmail.com. This incredible organisation offers educational tours and workshops for those interested in discovering native wildlife and conservation issues.

If you want to report harmful or illegal amazon parrot keeping or sales, contact the Trinidad & Tobago Forestry Division at (868) 225 3837 and the Tobago Department of Natural Resources and Forestry at (868) 639 1966 and (868) 639 2234. You can also make an anonymous report to Crime Stoppers Trinidad and Tobago at (868) 800-8477.

This video was made possible by the generous support of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
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