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December 2008 | Issue 16
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Dear Reader,
The happiest of holidays! As I write this for you, it is minus 20 degrees Celsius outside, with a wind chill of minus 28.
A few days ago it was plus 2...ah, winter. But in spite of the clear, crispy weather we have here a nice cozy newsletter, full of goodies.
We're launching an exciting appeal for the wild bird trade ban, exploring free-flying pet birds with trainer Steve Martin, talking about new work
with the Bahamas Parrot and learning about all-important signs of illness in our pet birds.
Round that off with an interview with WPT's Executive Director Jamie Gilardi, Ph.D. and there you have it.
For the kids we'll also try a new kind of parrot game - the Parrot Unscrambler.
So wrap up in a blanket in your comfiest chair, and take a read! (Sounds good, maybe I'll do that too, since it's so cold here...)
Desi Milpacher, Flock Talk editor
Double Your Impact to Save Wild Parrots
Help end the wild parrot trade, permanently
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For many years now we've been working hard to end the trade in wild parrots.
With the help of supporters like you we've made great progress with the recently adopted trade ban in the European Union - eliminating about 90% of the legal and
illegal trade. Several countries, however, still allow the trade in Asia, Africa and South America. Our renewed efforts will target these regions.
To that end, we are excited to announce a new campaign where you can double your impact when you donate funds to stop the trade,
thanks to a match grant by two dedicated WPT supporters. These generous folks will match your donations up to $15,000, for a total of $30,000.
All will be used to help save wild parrots!
Find out how »
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Species Profile
Black-cheeked Lovebird
WPT Project »
More information about the Black-cheeked Lovebird »
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Genus: Agapornis
Species: nigrigenis
Where found: Restricted range, from S Kafue National Park, SW Zambia along Zambesi valley to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Ecology: Found in mopane and acacia woodland. Also occurs in riparian forests and areas with fig trees at 600-1000m (1968-3280ft). Feeds on herb seeds, grain, flowers, buds, young leaves and berries. Seen in flocks of a few dozen birds.
Population: 10,000
Status: Vulnerable, Appendix II
Threats: Trapping for bird trade, habitat loss, drought and changing agriculture practices
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WPT Helps Support Threatened Bahamas Parrot
Study to determine effects of hurricane Ike on populations
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The Bahamas Parrot or Amazon (Amazona leucocephala bahamensis), is found on Great Inagua and Abaco, in the Bahama Islands, just north of the island of Cuba. Recently the Canadian arm of the World Parrot Trust, thanks to a private contribution from Mark Hagen of Quebec, began support of a project on Inagua by biologist Caroline Stahala to study the effects of the devastating Hurricane Ike on the Bahamas Parrot.
Phase I of the study, in collaboration with the
Bahamas National Trust,
has been completed to determine the degree of damage to foraging and breeding habitat.
Ensuing phases will involve follow up studies of habitat and breeding successes. Stay tuned for further updates on this important survey.
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Other WPT work with the Cuban Amazon »
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To Fly or Not to Fly
by Steve Martin
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Interview with Dr. James Gilardi