The Kya Project exists to make parrot care kinder, clearer, and more connected by combining education, community, and conservation.
Our work connects everyday bird lovers with the bigger picture: from better care at home to protecting species in the wild.
Kya was a blue-and-gold macaw who spent her first 35 years in a tiny metal box. When a rescue stepped in, she came home with me and learned how to play, how to trust, and what a good life feels like. This project is named after her.
She never got all the years she deserved, but she inspired something bigger. Today the work reaches from living rooms to classrooms to the clay licks of the Peruvian Amazon, so more parrots get that same chance.
Brittany, Founder, The Kya Project
Kinder care at home, safer landings for rescued birds, and protection for the ones still in the wild.
Our education programs bring rescued ambassador parrots into classrooms and community spaces to make conservation real.
Through hands-on presentations and live demonstrations, our education programs teach the biology and behavior of parrots while connecting those lessons to real-world conservation. Students learn how their choices and compassion can protect species and habitats across the globe, plus the importance of rescue for our feathered friends.
Max is a blue-throated macaw who came to us at eight years old after living in ten different homes. He has a damaged wing and can’t fly, but he makes up for it with his sharp mind and love of problem-solving. True to his species, he’s clever, curious, and always eager to train or tackle a new puzzle.
Willow is a blue and gold macaw adopted from a loving family who could no longer care for her when she was three. She’s trained in free flight and loves meeting new people, making her a natural ambassador for her species. Confident and social, Willow reminds everyone how joyful and connected parrots can be when given the right space to thrive.
Echo is a two-year-old red-crowned Amazon, the youngest member of our flock and a species that’s endangered in the wild. He’s fully flighted and trained in indoor ascents, descents, boomerangs, and recalls, and he loves heading out on hikes in his backpack. Social and a bit of a showman, Echo loves to entertain with words and tricks.
Buzz is a 55-year-old wild-caught Timneh African Grey who spent most of his life as a breeder bird before joining our flock. Now retired from that world, he’s learning that his new environment can be safe and kind. Every small step he takes toward trust reminds us why rescue and patience matter.
Max is a blue-throated macaw who came to us at eight years old after living in ten different homes. He has a damaged wing and can’t fly, but he makes up for it with his sharp mind and love of problem-solving. True to his species, he’s clever, curious, and always eager to train or tackle a new puzzle.
Willow is a blue and gold macaw adopted from a loving family who could no longer care for her when she was three. She’s trained in free flight and loves meeting new people, making her a natural ambassador for her species. Confident and social, Willow reminds everyone how joyful and connected parrots can be when given the right space to thrive.
Echo is a two-year-old red-crowned Amazon, the youngest member of our flock and a species that’s endangered in the wild. He’s fully flighted and trained in indoor ascents, descents, boomerangs, and recalls, and he loves heading out on hikes in his backpack. Social and a bit of a showman, Echo loves to entertain with words and tricks.
Buzz is a 55-year-old wild-caught Timneh African Grey who spent most of his life as a breeder bird before joining our flock. Now retired from that world, he’s learning that his new environment can be safe and kind. Every small step he takes toward trust reminds us why rescue and patience matter.
A supportive space to learn, ask questions, and connect with others who understand what it means to care deeply for a bird. Whether you're new to parrots or have years of experience, you're not alone here.
A community that puts their wellbeing first. Every guide, course, and conversation is rooted in helping parrots live healthier, happier, more enriched lives — in homes and in the wild.
Parrots are amazing, and figuring out how to care for them shouldn’t be this confusing. We make it easier (and way more fun).
No more digging through Facebook arguments or Googling into the void. We’ve built the space we wish we had when we started — organized, supportive, and full of people who genuinely love birds.
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A friendly, helpful community. No drama, no judgment—just bird people who really care.
Expert answers, not internet guesses. Monthly live Q&As with avian vets, trainers, and conservationists.
Courses and guides you’ll actually use. Clear, practical info on everything from enrichment to emergency prep.
Spaces that feel like home. Groups by species, interest, and location—so you can find your people fast.
Research, translated for real homes and real birds. Every post links back to its sources.
Kya & Co. is the parrot-care app from The Kya Project. It holds everything about your bird, and it lets you bring in the people who help.
Every reading lands on a trend line you can share with your avian vet.
Diet, routines, and quirks live in one record instead of a drawer full of sticky notes.
Household members and sitters see what they need, and nothing they don't.
Live Q&As, member show-and-tells, and conversations with the experts behind the research.
Grab some paper, cardboard, and your bird's favorite treats. We'll make simple foraging toys together and swap ideas for keeping busy beaks happy.
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