African grey parrots are internet stars. It’s easy to see why—the charismatic birds sing, tell jokes, and sling profanities. But how do the endangered birds get from African forests to your feed?

Buyers and sellers of African grey parrots at a market in Togo. [Courtesy] World Animal Protection has revealed that endangered African grey parrots and their body parts are being sold at ‘fetish’ ...

The lives of people and parrots have been entwined for thousands of years. These colourful, charismatic birds are kept as pets all over the world for companionship and entertainment. In recent years, ...