Parrots in Pine Forests – Meet the Thick-Billed Parrot
About this episode
The episode discusses the thick-billed parrot and conservation efforts to restore its population in Mexico.
This week, hosts Rick and Marco are headed to Baja Garden in the San Diego Safari Park to speak with James Sheppard and Jenna Stallard about a brilliantly colored thick-billed parrot! While the thick-billed parrot used to be one of only two parrot species native to the United States, only a few remain in the wilds of Mexico. The San Diego Zoo is working with its partners in Mexico to restore the species, and the conservation efforts are making a difference. Tune in to learn more about their unique personalities, how the thick-billed parrot’s eating habits help forests and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Rick, Marco
Guests: James Sheppard, Jenna Stallard
Topics covered
- thick-billed parrot
- conservation efforts
- biodiversity
- animal behavior
- habitat restoration
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: San Diego Zoo, San Diego Safari Park
Places: Baja Garden, Mexico
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