Collected Item: “How Have Pet Birds Been Affected by Covid-19?”
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How Have Pet Birds Been Affected by Covid-19?
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Northern Parrots, a bird blog and store in the UK, writes that pet owners are worried that their feathered babies could contract COVID-19. All the evidence shows that is highly unlikely. The blog post also mentions that birds are also affected by lockdown and quarantine in both positive and negative ways. One positive is that their owners are spending more time at home. On the flip side, favorite friends and visitors aren't coming to visit, and sometimes it is hard to find the foods they want. The article mentions Madeira cake, but in my personal experience it was often difficult to find fresh organic produce for awhile. The article goes on to talk about parrot conservation during the pandemic, particularly in Central America. There are fears that people out of work may turn to poaching as a resource for quick cash. Also a beloved ornithologist, Luis Fernando Díaz Chávez, who was important to Paso Pacifico's conservation efforts passed away from COVID-19.
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Pandemic Pets, pet, parrot, lockdown, quarantine, shortage, COVID-19, conservation, Central America, Lake Nicaragua
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https://www.northernparrots.com/how-have-pet-birds-been-affected-by-covid-19-blog794/
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Northern Parrots
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2020-07-16