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Parrot Confidential

8.2 /10

20135 h 0 m

United States

115 people rated

From PBS and NATURE - Exotic beauty, outrageous intelligence, and remarkably advanced language skills have made parrots one of the world's most popular pets. But unlike dogs and cats, parrots have not been domesticated. Their hard-wired ear-shattering squawks, and unpredictable behavior are designed for the rainforest, not for captivity. An intense need to bond, complex emotional lives, and the ability to reach ages of up to 80 or 90 years complicate the equation further. Sooner or later, many owners come to the conclusion that they have taken on a more difficult challenge than they can handle, and turn to already overcrowded shelters and sanctuaries for help. From the wilds of Costa Rica to the suburbs of our own country, parrot owners, rescuers, breeders, and biologists involved in conservation programs share their stories and the stories of their parrots in this bittersweet and unforgettable film about the difficulties and consequences of keeping and caring for parrots as pets.

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Althea Ablan

29/05/2023 11:34

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بسام الراوي

23/05/2023 04:21

"Parrot Confidential" could easily have been in an abrasive and angry tone telling viewers NEVER OWN A PARROT, YOU IDIOTS! But, fortunately, instead it talks about the difficulties in owning a parrot and show very experienced and loving parrot owners whose lives have been upended by the birds. In other words, it doesn't ever say not to own them but shows the reality--too many birds that become orphaned, bald birds due to anxiety, birds that are WAY too aggressive to be pets, animals that need multiple homes because they often outlive their owners, bird mental illnesses caused by living in a captive environment and shelters that are full of people who are very good and loving but seem to hate their lives! I thought this documentary was wonderful in its focus, its gentle manner of addressing the problem and in trying to cause positive change. Well worth seeing and, at times, incredibly sad. Very well made.

Melody💜

02/03/2023 18:24

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Jemima Osunde

22/11/2022 13:43

"Parrot Confidential" could easily have been in an abrasive and angry tone telling viewers NEVER OWN A PARROT, YOU IDIOTS! But, fortunately, instead it talks about the difficulties in owning a parrot and show very experienced and loving parrot owners whose lives have been upended by the birds. In other words, it doesn't ever say not to own them but shows the reality--too many birds that become orphaned, bald birds due to anxiety, birds that are WAY too aggressive to be pets, animals that need multiple homes because they often outlive their owners, bird mental illnesses caused by living in a captive environment and shelters that are full of people who are very good and loving but seem to hate their lives! I thought this documentary was wonderful in its focus, its gentle manner of addressing the problem and in trying to cause positive change. Well worth seeing and, at times, incredibly sad. Very well made.

aïchou Malika

22/11/2022 13:43

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22/11/2022 03:07

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