Dear Reader,

Happy New Year to everyone -- we're off to a good start. At the end of last year we reported that two groups of confiscated African Grey parrots were being rehabilitated at Limbe Wildlife Centre in Cameroon, Africa. Since their rescue, there have been many ups and downs. For more information on this situation read the update below and the upcoming article in the February 2008 issue of PsittaScene Magazine.

Also in Flock Talk this month: a thoughtful article from EB Cravens, our Parrot IQ quiz, our Species Profile on the African Grey parrot and something new: a survey for you to share your thoughts on the Flock Talk enewsletter.

Desi Milpacher, Flock Talk editor

In This Issue

> Flock Talk Readers Help Save Confiscated African Grey Parrots
> Species Profile: African Grey Parrot
> Questions to Ask When Buying a Parrot
> Flock Talk Survey
> More Chances to Receive WPT News
> Parrots In the Land of Oz: TV Special
> See what's new at www.parrots.org
> Test Your Parrot IQ

Flock Talk Readers Help Save Confiscated African Grey Parrots

A Job Well Done!

In the last issue of Flock Talk we told our readers about illegally obtained African Grey Parrots being held at Limbe Wildlife Centre. The Trust launched an immediate appeal to help feed, house and rehabilitate these birds. That appeal has raised, thus far, almost $6000.00US. This is an extraordinary amount raised in a short time, and WPT has all of its supporters to thank. To date these contributions have enabled the rehabilitation and initial release of 740 birds back into the wild. Read more for an update on the situation »

Species Profile: African Grey Parrot

Genus: Psittacus Species: erithacus Where found: C and W Africa, S and SE Ivory Coast, N Angola, S Democratic Republic of Congo, NW Tanzania, W Kenya, W Uganda, Principe and Bioko Islands in Gulf of Guinea, Sierra Leone, S Mali Status: Near-threatened Wild Population: Not recorded More information: WPT African Grey Project » Grey Parrot Profile »

Questions to Ask When Buying a Parrot

by EB Cravens

A thoughtful article by WPT Expert in Bird Care EB Cravens. EB guides readers through the all-important process of deciding if a parrot -- and the reader -- are prepared to enter a long-term relationship together as pet and keeper. Questions to Ask When Buying a Parrot (PDF) » (Best viewed with Adobe Reader 8.1)

Flock Talk Survey

How Are We Doing?

Here's something new... a survey. Just a millisecond of your time is all we need.

Flock Talk has been in existence since September 2007, a little over 4 months. It's time to find out how our fledgling is progressing. We hope to find out from you how we're doing with our little newsletter, and either jump for joy at our success or slink off into some corner somewhere in shame. Hopefully the former.

Survey will be open until February 28.

Please take a moment to fill out our survey »

More Chances to Receive WPT News

New Interest Group Options

You can never have too much of a good thing. That's why the World Parrot Trust has created four new ways for you to stay informed. You can learn more about news and events in our General WPT News updates, get involved with our Campaign Action Alerts, stay up-to-date with our unique WPT Project Updates and take advantage of Product Sales and Special Offers in our estores.

All you need to do is sign up for any or all of these updates on our website. You'll be sent the updates by email whenever they are released. It's that simple. And you'll be in the know.

Parrots In the Land of Oz: TV Special

From the PBS Series "Nature" Airing January 27

The acclaimed and long-running PBS series "Nature" has produced a beauty, for parrot and scenery lovers alike. Parrots in the Land of Oz takes the viewer on a journey through the drier parts of Australia, where life should seemingly not thrive. But there they are, in all their glory; cockatoos, fig parrots and parakeets living and congregating at waterholes sprinkled throughout Australia.

The cinematography is stunning and personal; delving deeply into the lives of pair-bonded birds and capturing great flocks soaring in waves through the sky. A wonderful hour to spend with the entire family. (Broadcast in North America only.)

More information »