Wild Parrots In America. Parrot species around the world are declining in the natural habitats due to the parrot trade and other human intervention. But, ironically, the wild parrot populations in South Florida, Southern California, and other parts of America, are increasing, due to pets escaping and forming colonies here. In fact, some think that parrots here may be used, in the future, to repopulate colonies in South America. In any event, life will find a way, and I, for one, am glad that these beautiful birds will be with us for the foreseeable future. 