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Parrot Essentials for Animal Welfare Professionals - BACKUP

Parrot Essentials for Animal Welfare Professionals is a practical, science-based course that equips inspectors, shelter staff, and other animal welfare professionals with the specialized knowledge to recognize parrot-specific needs, identify welfare concerns, and act with confidence in the field.

After completing this course, you will be eligible to enroll in a follow-up hands-on workshop that will give you practical experience working with parrots.
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What's included?

  • Ground yourself in parrot biology and behaviour


  • Recognize the signs of stress, pain, and psychological distress


  • Know what a species-appropriate environment looks like


  • Assess nutrition, health, and mental welfare with confidence


  • Build species-specific knowledge that general animal welfare training doesn't cover
  • Identify welfare concerns with greater accuracy and confidence


  • Know what to look for and what questions to ask in a parrot welfare case


  • Navigate the unique challenges of rehoming, placement, and rescue


  • Interact safely and effectively with parrots during assessments, and minimize stress for both you and the birds
When you complete the course, you will receive this digital badge for your professional learning portfolio.

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