By Shreya Dasgupta African gray parrots, one of the world’s most trafficked birds, can no longer be captured or traded across the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Tshopo province, a key transit route ...

Size: Approximately 7–8 inches (18–20 cm) in length. Lifespan: Typically 5–8 years. Noise Level: Known for their soft, melodious chirps, Bourke's Parakeets are most active during dawn and ...

The recent Tshopo decree bans the capture and trade of both gray and red-fronted parrots (Poicephalus gulielmi), also called the “green” parrot. It also notes that any aircraft found carrying ...