Ways You Can Help Captive Birds

Become an effective avian activist 

Refer to these articles for some helpful tips.

When Radical is Responsible
By The Avian Welfare Coalition

Pro Tips: The Quick Guide to Begin an Effective Activist
https://www.peta.org/action/pro-tips-guide-effective-activist/

Share our flyers and factsheets

Our flyers and factsheets are the perfect way to educate about captive birds and to spread the message that birds are “More Beautiful Wild.”   (use link: http://www.avianwelfare.org/action/flyers/index.htm

Report Bird Abuse or Neglect

Read our guidelines on how to report bird neglect and abuse. We also provide downloadable forms to help you better evaluate and report your concerns to humane enforcement authorities.

Help improve the care of a captive bird

Educate potential adopters and current bird caretakers on providing proper care for their captive bird by referring them to the articles below.  In addition, watch our educational webinar,  “Perspectives on Captive Bird Welfare,” which covers what it takes to be a good bird caregiver and provides ideas for helping them to create a more naturalistic environment that supports their bird(s) instinctual needs.  It’s long, but well worth the watch!  

10 Things to Know Before Adopting a Bird

The True Nature of Parrots

Perspectives on Captive Exotic Bird Placement – a webinar by the Avian Welfare Coalition and the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries

Support laws to Strengthen Protection for Captive Birds!

https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials/