In past decades, breeders would pair up wild birds who had experience reproducing, but in 1992 Congress passed the Wild Bird Conservation Act, which banned exotic bird imports except under limited ...

Several bird devotees said the rise in parrot thefts is a reflection of their rising price and popularity — and the potential to profit off black market sales. “In the 2000s you could buy a ...

She says stressed exotic birds also start “plucking,” which is when they start pulling out their own feathers. NOT EVERYONE can handle exotic birds, which can live as long as 60 to 80 years.

The Hideaway at Arrowhead wildlife sanctuary in Sandia will open on April 21, showcasing over 170 exotic birds. The Hideaway at Arrowhead, a new sanctuary with over 170 exotic birds, opens April 21.