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Capt. Tut's Pirate Parrots

The Pinellas Suncoast Parrot Sanctuary, is just the latest endeavor in the interest of avian efforts by Capt. Robert L. Barrett, a native of the Tampa Bay area and a U.S. Merchant Marine, 100 Ton Master Captain.  The Pirate Parrots have been educating and entertaining for 30 years.

For over 35 years, he has been dedicated to helping the birds and people interested in providing a better life for their "friends".  As one such person, I can attest to the help that he provided me in learning how to be a better care giver and "friend" to my feather friends.



Capt. Robert " Barrett, C.V.T.
Tampa Bay, Florida

(727) 329-9657

Serving the Tampa Bay Avian Community

  • Avian Behavioral Consultant
  • Parrot Psychologist
  • Avian Grooming in your home, Wings, Nails and Beak if needed
  • All sizes, small to extra large
  • Motion Picture Extras
  • Background photo models
  • Special & Corporate Events
  • Pirate Parrots Photography


What veterinary pros say about Capt. Tut

"Robert "Tut" Barrett has excellent skills in handling a large variety of birds including psittacines, passerines, galliforms, raptors and water fowl.  His knowledge of avian behaviors has developed immensely over the years from hands on training of birds for both the entertainment industry and the pet bird owner."

Teresa Lightfoot, DVM ,  Chris Giffin, DVM,  Lucy Barlett, DVM,  Lori Snell, MT, CVT
Avain & Animal Hospital of Bardmoor

"Tut has been active in his profession by serving on the Program Advisory Committee  here at the Saint Petersburg Junior College and also as an officer of the Florida Veterinary Technician Association.TuT is very dedicated to animals and to his profession, and is ethical beyond any question.  We are proud to be associated with him."
Guy Hancock, Director
Veterinary Technology Program,  St. Petersburg College
"Tut has demonstrated a real devotion to his chosen field of avian medicine.  Tut has proven to be a valuable asset to our  program as an inspiration model for others to follow  in their love of birds."

David Tollon, DVM
Veterinary Technology Program,  St. Petersburg College
"His knowledge of a wide variety of avian behaviors and training for both owner and pet  makes him an asset to the profession."

Rita Manarin,  DVM,  Janine Cianciolo, DVM,  Gabriella Poley, CVT,   Heidi England, CVT
Steele Animal Hospital, Seminole, FL.

Just who is Capt. TuT?

Capt. Robert L. Barrett is a certified Veterinary Technician (Florida Veterinary Medical Association) and a Certified Avian Specialist (certified in Avian Veterinary Care and Husbandry by the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council) and holds a certificate in Avian Biology and Ornithology from Cornell University.  Capt. Tut is also a Veterinary Nutritional Advisor and Consultant in small animal and clinical nutrition.  He is graduate of Steve Martin's Natural Encounters Bird Training & Show Production for Professionals.  Natural Encounters handles and trains birds for Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Capt. Tut has worked with birds in many different aspects for over 35 years.  While working as a diver on the Pinellas County Artificial Reef Program, his Blue & Gold Macaw, Sally, would travel with him out to the reefs every day by boat, sitting on the anchor. 

He was later offered a position of Assistant Zoo Director with Sunken Gardens.  In this capacity he was responsible for the well being of birds and animals in the park.  Capt. Tut also developed the famous "Pirate Parrot Show", a tradition he continues to this day.  Since graduating from St. Petersburg College Veterinary Technology Program, he has worked as a veterinary technician in two veterinary hospitals specializing in avian care. He is also presently, a member of the Veterinary Technology Advisory Committee at St. Petersburg College.

Capt. Tut is the owner / trainer of Silly Willy, a  Rainbow Lori who stared as Hulk Hogan's bird buddy Deep Six in the movie "McCinsey's Island".  He has also co-hosted the national radio show, Talkin' Pets.