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More Bird Photos
Black Pine Animal Park 1426 W. 300 N. P.O. Box 02 Albion, IN 46701 (260) 636-7383
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Professional Animal Retirement Center, Inc.
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The Aviary
Black Pine is home to several macaws, including the blue and yellow, scarlet, green-winged, and military species. Over the years many pet birds have made their way to the park, in some cases because they were no longer wanted, or could no longer be cared for, by their owners. Many macaw species are endangered due to habitat loss and illegal poaching. In fact, thousands and thousands of these beautiful birds die each year as victims. They make up the second largest illegal export out of South America, surpassed only by the drug, cocaine. Macaws can live upwards of 50-60
years and will mate for life. Highly intelligent, it is a mystery
why they only mimic speech and sounds in captivity. That behavior is
not witnessed at all in the wild. For folks unfamiliar with what life is like living with a bird, it is sometimes a surprise to learn how much time and attention they require. Birds like this Amazon parrot (shown at right), Goffin's cockatoos, Senegal parrot, and finches make up Black Pine's bird population - all having come from private homes. Screaming loudly, sometimes talking, and always messy, birds can pose a real challenge to keep in a home. Indoor and outdoor free-flight aviaries offer a comfortable setting for the park's residents. To learn more about keeping animals like these as pets, click here. |
The Animals
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The
beautiful green-winged macaw at left is one of dozens of species of birds native to the Amazon rainforest of
South America.