A film by Allison Argo

Exotic beauty, outrageous intelligence and remarkably advanced language skills have made parrots one of the world’s most popular pets. But unlike dogs and cats,
parrots have not been domesticated. Their ear-shattering squawks and unpredictable behavior are designed for the rainforest, not for captivity. Sooner or later, some owners come to the conclusion that they have taken on a more difficult challenge than they can handle, and turn to overcrowded shelters and sanctuaries for help. From the suburbs of our own country to the wilds of Costa Rica, parrot owners, rescuers, breeders, and biologists involved in conservation programs share their stories and the stories of their parrots in this bittersweet and unforgettable film about the difficulties and consequences of keeping and caring for parrots as pets.

Run time: 55 min.

WILD FILMS AT THE LIBRARY is a free series of award-winning international wildlife films selected from the International Wildlife Film Festival. The International Wildlife Film Festival was established in 1977 in Missoula, Montana with a mission to promote awareness, knowledge and understanding of wildlife, habitat, people and nature through excellence in film, television and other media.