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4/25 African grey Parrot with Albino African grey Parrot

A special artwork for today’s special day. It’s world parrot day and today with this artwork I want to shed light on the problem this beautiful species is facing because of pet trade.

Some data about African grey,
( Source : wikipedia )

Humans are by far the largest threat to wild grey populations. Between 1994 and 2003, more than 359,000 grey parrots were traded on the international market. Approximately 21% of the wild population was being harvested every year. Mortality rates are extremely high between the time they are captured and they reach the market, ranging from 60 to 66%. This species also is hunted for its meat and for its body parts, which are used in traditional medicines. As a result of the extensive harvest of wild birds, in addition to habitat loss, this species is believed to be undergoing a rapid decline in the wild and therefore, has been rated as endangered.

This situation is man made and it’s time to take action to save them. So today I want to request everyone “Say no to Bird pet trade”

Happy World Parrot Day

SAVE NATURE SAVE EARTH

Description
4/25 African grey Parrot with Albino African grey Parrot

A special artwork for today’s special day. It’s world parrot day and today with this artwork I want to shed light on the problem this beautiful species is facing because of pet trade.

Some data about African grey,
( Source : wikipedia )

Humans are by far the largest threat to wild grey populations. Between 1994 and 2003, more than 359,000 grey parrots were traded on the international market. Approximately 21% of the wild population was being harvested every year. Mortality rates are extremely high between the time they are captured and they reach the market, ranging from 60 to 66%. This species also is hunted for its meat and for its body parts, which are used in traditional medicines. As a result of the extensive harvest of wild birds, in addition to habitat loss, this species is believed to be undergoing a rapid decline in the wild and therefore, has been rated as endangered.

This situation is man made and it’s time to take action to save them. So today I want to request everyone “Say no to Bird pet trade”

Happy World Parrot Day

SAVE NATURE SAVE EARTH