Study shines light, and raises alarm, over online trade of West African birds

Mongabay
Jun 23, 2022, 10:06 am292 ptsTrending
With its bright green plumage and range of vocalizations, the rose-ringed parakeet is one of the most sought-after birds in the pet trade. To supply ongoing demand for these birds, traders capture them from their native ranges in parts of Africa and Asia, then sell them to buyers across the world. The…

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