Parrot Confidential

Exotic beauty, outrageous intelligence and remarkably advanced language skills have made parrots one of the worlds 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. From the wilds of Costa Rica to the suburbs of America, parrot owners, rescuers, breeders, and biologists involved in conservation programs share the stories of their parrots in this bittersweet and unforgettable film about the difficulties and consequences of keeping and caring for parrots as pets. A unique documentary produced for the PBS strand NATURE.