Thanks to advancements in technology such as improved transportation, communications, and internet trade, the world feels smaller than ever. Gone are the days of setting out to explore uncharted territory for months or years at a time in order to map our world. But, with the advancements in our technology and the ability to spread out and create industry in more places, the animals and environment around us are struggling to keep their place and adapt to our changing behavior. This unfortunately includes parrots.
Unfortunately, there are more Sun Conures living in captivity today than there are in the wild. This is due to a few different factors that have led to their numbers declining rapidly. Because of the threats that they face in their native habitat, they have been listed as an endangered species. So, what led to this situation and how can it be rectified?