350+ birds in unsanitary conditions seized from Baltimore exotic pet shop

More than 350 birds were seized from a Baltimore pet shop that breeds, cares for and sells exotic birds. According to the Baltimore City Health Department, the animals were living in unsanitary conditions and many were ill.

Animal control officers investigated Loros Exoticos Baltimore on Eastern Avenue on Friday, July 17.

Nearly 50 birds were removed that needed immediate medical care. An additional 320 birds were removed on Wednesday after animal control found places to house and care for them.

On its website, the shop says it specializes in "providing not only healthy and well-socialized parrots, but also everything they need to live happy lives: quality food, safe cages, stimulating toys, and personalized advice."

The business says it holds permits and licenses from the state of Maryland and the Baltimore Department of Health.

Loros Exoticos Baltimore says it sells small parakeets, budgies, Amazon parrots, macaws, Australian parakeets, Quaker parrots and sun conures, among other seasonal species.

The Maryland Zoo and the National Aquarium are now helping care for the birds.