Runway threat to rare bird species

A new study reveals that the African grey parrot is capable of abstract reasoning. When we think about the smartest animals, chimpanzees are usually the first to come to mind. Experiments show that they can memorize sequences of numbers, learn the meaning of words and associate particular voices with specific faces. Crucially, previous studies have found that chimps and other apes are the only non-human animals capable of making abstract logical inferences based on cues from their environment.
A year ago, 112 baby parrots and parakeets were confiscated and brought to Echo for care.KRALENDIJK — Over 100 rare parrot chicks and native parakeets that were confiscated on Bonaire last year were successfully set free in the open air, according to the website from the World Nature Fund Netherlands last Monday.After an anonymous tip STINAPA (Foundation National Parks Bonaire) and the police discovered these young birds in July 2011 at an illegal dealer. It regards rare Geelschouder Amazon Parrots, locally known as the Lora, and West-Indian parakeets, named ‘Prikichi’.