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87 Brown-throated Conures also survived and were released. Echo’s Continuing Work


The rescue effort helped Echo establish its position on Bonaire and since July 1, 2011, a further 14 confiscated and injured parrots have been brought to us. Seven of these birds, including two who arrived with broken wings and another who had been shot, have been rehabilitated and released back into the wild. The degraded


habitat on Bonaire drives wild parrots


to explore all foraging opportunities, even those that are dangerous. We suspect the parrot with the gunshot injury, whom we named “Billy the Kid,” was as a result of conflict with a fruit grower or farmer. Only one parrot, who had sustained serious injuries, has died in our care. Now that the July 2011 rescue is complete, we can begin preparing a further nine confiscated birds for release. These parrots are currently in the holding aviary at the Ministry for Agriculture (LVV). By moving these birds, we will free up space, making further confiscations and the enforcement of the parrots’ protected status possible.


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Four parrots with badly clipped wings currently remain in our care


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