Why don't the bird in Miami's Parrot Jungle just fly off wherever they want to? nt

[raccoon]

[Arkansas Granny]

1. Maybe they don't want to.

If it's a nice habitat with everything they need, why would they leave?

[catzies]

2. When I was a kid in Miami and the old Parrot Jungle was in Pinecrest, flocks of parrots

flew around South Grove every day, and we always assumed they went back to Parrot Jungle at the end of the day.

[Kennah]

3. They stay to meet chicks

[angstlessk]

4. I think they cut certain feathers needed for flight?

Just what I have heard?

[sarge43]

5. Some do.

But as pointed out, they have no compelling reason. Guaranteed food supply, excellent environment, no predators, can raise a brood in peace. Plus, parrots aren't migratory birds.

[DFW]

6. I think it's in their contract.

Except for the hours, I think their meals and medical care packages are better than most U.S. employers offer their human employees.

[sarge43]

7. Sad, but true

The very old parrots have their own retirement home at the park.