Genus: Charmosyna
Species: toxopei

Where found: Buru, S Moluccas, Indonesia.

Ecology: Wild diet not recorded; may move frequently in response to food availability.

Population: 50-249
IUCN Status: Critically endangered, Appendix II

Threats: Almost complete clearance of coastal forest on Buru, and degradation of forest on other parts of the island.

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For a number of years the World Parrot Trust has supported local people from Guyana by purchasing and reselling some very unique items: parrot figurines. Standing two to three inches tall and measuring four to seven inches in length, these ornaments are carved from natural balata (latex).

The selling of these detailed parrot sculptures provides income for some of the poorest people in South America. By supporting these artisans, the WPT is helping to save local parrots that may otherwise be trapped and sold into the bird trade. Please help save parrots by supporting these artisans.

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In our last issue we began examining a number of zoonotic diseases (things you may catch from your parrot and vice versa). One of these diseases is psittacosis, or "parrot fever," a disorder caused by a tenacious bacterial parasite, Chlamydia psittaci. Read the article to find out more about this serious illness and what you can do to prevent it.  

Source: PsittaScene 15.1,
February 2003

When Judy Hill and her husband David decided to set up a parrot rescue and rehabilitation group, they realized they had a number of choices to make. The largest decision concerned where the abandoned birds were to be housed -- no easy task.

Read about their innovative solutions to some puzzling problems.

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Endorsed by The World Parrot Trust, this year's calendar provides a gallery of stunning images of parrots in natural settings as they are rarely seen, from world-renowned wildlife photographers.

Each image includes informative captions about the featured species, which include the Blue-throated Macaw, Hyacinth Macaw, Baudin's Black Cockatoo, and more.

Support the WPT's work by purchasing one of these striking calendars today.

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These days, in the midst of some bad-to-worse news all over the world, people begin to crave some good news for a change...the World Parrot Trust is no exception. So with that in mind we'd like to ask you for your good news -- something special you've done for the parrots. Let us know if you've had a raffle for wild parrots, your school has raised awareness about endangered parrots, or you've rescued some abandoned pet birds and given them a home.

Good old-fashioned good news, topped off with a bit of humour. Just send us your story via email at flocktalk@worldparrottrust.org, and if we like it, we'll include it in an issue of Flock Talk. So write away; we love a good story!