African gray parrots get complete protection in DR Congo

Mongabay
Aug 26, 2025, 10:46 am184 pts
The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned the capture and trade of African gray parrots, one of the world’s most trafficked birds, according to a national decree signed Aug. 13. Gray parrots (Psittacus erithacus), known for their intelligence and mimicry skills, are widely trapped from the wild for the…

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