The main focus of the organisation is the rehabilitation for release of wild-caught psittacines (parrots) liberated from the illegal local pet trade.

The basis of the organisation was to care for and rehabilitate wild-caught psittacines, but became a multi-species rescue centre over the years out of necessity.

BBR's facility for the long-term care and rehabilitation of confiscated birds allows the Belize Forest Department to enforce the Wildlife Protection Act.

They are hand-reared at the rescue centre until fledged and independent and then soft-released back into monitored and protected release sites to coincide with the following breeding season.

The organisation employs several awareness strategies including educational presentations, community outreach programmes, publications, exhibitions and advertising.