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Parrots In Brooklyn
The parrots build nests around transformers for warmth. But the nests can catch fire and cause people to lose their electricity. (Photo by Steve Baldwin)
Think 'city bird,' and you probably think 'pigeon.' But in some cities, another kind of bird is thriving - the bright green monk parrot. Some people love them; some people hate them. Samara Freemark went to Brooklyn to find them:
A website dedicated to the Brooklyn parrots
A story on the parrots with video
Another related article from the Washington Post
Producer: Samara Freemark
Release Date: February 8, 2010
Running Time: 3:32