Deforestation, poaching leave Pakistan’s wild parakeets on the brink

Pakistan’s wild parakeet populations are facing a severe crisis, with experts warning that the iconic birds could soon disappear from the country’s forests and plains altogether.

High demand for the illegal pet trade, coupled with gradual habitat loss, has led to a dramatic decline in parakeet numbers over the past decade, making them prime candidates for extinction.

“The extent of the illegal trade of Parakeets is quite large in Pakistan because of their high demand for keeping them as pets...