Parrots in Peril

They sing, dance, and steal our hearts. They’re so beloved as pets that international traffickers steal them from the wild.

By Christine Dell’Amore

National Geographic PhotoArk Joel Sartore

Wildlife

Life Science

As you read, think about all the things that make parrots popular as pets.

national geographic photoark joel sartore

National Geographic Photographer Joel Sartore is working to photograph every species in captivity. This project is called the National Geographic Photo Ark.