Wildlife and Parrot Links

American Bird Conservancy – American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is a 501(c)(3), not-for profit organization whose mission is to conserve native wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas.

Association of Zoos and Aquariums - Promotes excellence by offering accreditation for qualified zoos around the world which positively impact visitors’ beliefs and knowledge on conservation, stewardship, and their love of animals –find an AZA –accredited zoo near you!

Audubon – Dedicated to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity

Avian Welfare Coalition – Aims to prevent the abuse, exploitation, and suffering of captive birds, and to address the crucial issues of rescue, placement, and sanctuary for displaced birds -they also support efforts to insure the survival of wild birds and the conservation of their natural habitats

The Bailey Foundation - Dedicated to enhancing the life of companion birds through education, rescue, rehabilitation and adoption that services the Delaware Valley tri-state area

Bird Life International – A global partnership of conservation organizations that strives to conserve birds, their habitats, and global biodiversity, working with people towards sustainability in the use of natural resources

CKC Birds – Great resource for information on parrots in captivity and parrot conservation, and environmental information

Cornell Lab of Ornithology – To interpret and conserve the earth's biological diversity through research, education, and citizen science focused on birds.

Environmental Investigation Agency - Works undercover to expose international environmental crime such as the illegal trade in wildlife, illegal logging and trade in timber species, and the world-wide trade in ozone depleting substances

The Gabriel Foundation - A parrot welfare organization provides for the complete physical, psychological and environmental well being of the parrots in the organization’s care that ensures continual nurture for the parrots whether the parrots remain in a sanctuary, in rehabilitation, or are placed into adoptive or foster homes.

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary - Conserves birds of prey worldwide by providing leadership in raptor conservation science and education, and by maintaining Hawk Mountain Sanctuary as a model observation, research and education facility

Indonesian Parrot Project – Aimed towards conserving and protecting the endangered wild cockatoos and parrots of Indonesia, while providing sustainable alternate means of income for local villagers in order to reduce trapping and bolster self- esteem. Ultimately, their goal is to change attitudes of the Indonesian people and those throughout the world, to see these creatures as priceless treasures for all generations, and as intelligent sentient beings. Offers eco-tours

International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators - Fosters communication, professionalism, and cooperation among those individuals who serve Avian Science through training, public display, research, husbandry, conservation, and education

The Lehigh Valley Zoo – AZA –accredited zoo dedicated to being a leader and model for wildlife conservation, education, and animal welfare while providing a friendly and fun place for citizens and guests of the Lehigh Valley located in the beautiful Trexler Nature Preserve in Schnecksville, PA

My Toos – Everything you need to know BEFORE you get a cockatoo

The National Aviary – The nation’s premier bird park in Pittsburgh, PA

The Nature Conservancy – A leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people

Naturalized Parrots – A beautiful site, specializing in naturalized or free-ranging urban parrots, but also lots of good news about parrots.

Parrots International - Promotes the conservation of endangered parrot species and improvements in the lives of companion parrots by working in cooperation with other conservation organizations, donors, field research teams, responsible aviculturists and parrot clubs to propose, develop, and fund conservation projects throughout the world

The Peregrine Fund - Works nationally and internationally, to conserve birds of prey in nature

Pocono Avian Research Center – Involved in many long term avian research projects like MAPS, a worldwide monitoring avian productivity and survivorship program, and Project OWLNET and offers education programs –based in Cresco, PA

Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center – Provides care for injured and orphaned wildlife until they can fend for themselves and be released back into the wild as well as education programs –based in Stroudsburg, PA

Pro Fauna Indonesia - Is a very active Indonesian group that works to protect Indonesia's birds and other animals

RARE - Inspiring Conservation RARE's mission is to protect wildlands of globally significant biodiversity by enabling local people to benefit from their preservation.

Tropical Nature – A world leader in conservation through ecotourism

The World Parrot Trust - An international wildlife charity dedicated to saving parrots worldwide by working to conserve parrots in their natural habitat and advocate for their welfare in captivity

The World Conservation Union (IUCN) - Seeks to influence, encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable.

The Wild Connection - Promotes education, rescue, rehabilitation and enrichment of parrots in captivity and strives to develop programs to protect endangered parrot species in their natural environment.