Bill seeking to ban some parrot sales in pet shops dominates R.I. House committee hearing • Rhode Island Current

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Bill seeking to ban some parrot sales in pet shops dominates R.I. House committee hearing • Rhode Island Current

Macaws, like these seen at Rhode Island Parrot Rescue in West Warwick, can be loud and boisterous, making them a challenging pet. Proposed legislation in the Rhode Island House would clamp down on parrot sales in the state, potentially reducing the number of pet birds surrendered to sanctuaries every year. (Photo courtesy of Rhode Island Parrot Rescue) Larger species of parrots can outlive their owner’s capacity to care for them — or even their …