Dear Reader,
"Health is not valued until sickness comes"
-- Dr. Thomas Fuller, 1654-1734
Well, this last month has been very full. First, I must say thanks to everyone for your concern and emails about Pippi, our Rosie, who is doing much better now after a scary medical episode.
 He is back out in the aviary and chewing the light fantastic on his toys and browse, like normal. He was lucky to survive -- the diagnosis was
hepatic lipidosis, or fatty liver disease, which has caused more than a few bird keepers grief. Find out more on what this disease is and how you can prevent it, via our interview with WPT Expert Dr. Brian Speer.
Also, have a look at a few ideas to set your kids in motion to support our cause, and the dangers certain house plants pose for your pets.
Desi Milpacher, Flock Talk editor, and Pippi, brave and true
Interview with Dr. Brian Speer, DVM, on Fatty Liver Disease
"This disease is quite common in pet birds."
WPT Expert Brian Speer, DVM delves into what led him to the discipline of veterinary medicine, and then gives some insight into one of the more vexing and unsettling disorders birds and bird owners may eventually face -- fatty liver disease.
Read the interview with Dr. Speer »
Species Profile: Kuhl's Lorikeet
Genus: Vini
Species: kuhlii
Where found: Rimatara and possibly Tubuai, or Austral Islands, C Polynesia. Introduced to Washington, Fanning and Kiritimati Islands in the Line Group, Kiribati.
Status: Endangered
Threats: This species was hunted on the Cook Islands for its red feathers for ceremonial clothing. Is threatened by the introduced predator black rat, Rattus rattus, and possibly domestic cats on Kiribati.
Wild population: <2000
WPT Project: The Trust has recently provided funds through its Action Grants Programme for the conservation of this species.
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It's a Jungle in Here: House and Garden Plants That Can Hurt Your Parrot
Update on Confiscated African Greys at Limbe Wildlife Center
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There's some good news to report about the confiscated African Grey Parrots which remain at Limbe Wildlife Centre in Cameroon -- they're finally going free.
Read the May 18th update »
The news is not all good, however, for other wild African Greys -- there is much work to be done to protect remaining populations from poaching. The recent arrests of hunters accused of harvesting the birds for traditional medicine have shown the need for urgent intervention -- the toll exacted on the lives of these parrots has been heavy.
The World Parrot Trust is committed to continuing to aid in the conservation of these parrots with the launch of the Save the Greys Fund.
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It's A Kid's World! Things Kids Can Do to Help Save Parrots
Fledglings everywhere! Looking for a great way to do good things for the earth? How about helping save parrots with the World Parrot Trust?
From networking with friends on your computer to raising funds for the Trust at your school, or creating an entire school project to raise awareness, there are lots of ways for you to get involved to help save parrots. All it takes is a little imagination, some elbow grease and you're doing it! You're helping to save parrots. And helping parrots does a lot to help save the earth, too. Find out more from these links:
Volunteer for a
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Ideas and Suggestions »
Networking »
Product Profile: Brainiac Block
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The sturdy Brainiac Block, available for big birds and little 'uns, is a toy built, with apparent glee, along the lines of a small tank -- a challenge for your bird to tackle over and over again. Constructed of untreated pine wood and easily hung from the side of any cage, the test is for your bird to winkle out dry food items, favourite chew toys and other delights from in between the battle-ready layers. The spaces can then be filled over and over by willing humans who will get as much a kick out of this toy as their parrot will. See who has more fun...
See more at our Worldwide Store »
See more at our US Store »
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New Bloggers and Entries
Talking about... talking macaws
Eva Sargent, conservationist, Defenders of Wildlife
Read her blog »
Studying the elusive Seychelles Black Parrot
Ellen Walford, field researcher
Read her blog »
New Parrot Photos
View more than 200 new pictures at the Parrot Encyclopedia's Image Gallery: Yellow-crowned, Blue-fronted, White-fronted and Red-lored Amazons, Vasa Parrots, King Parrots, Black and White Cockatoos, Lories, Conures, and more, including brand-new species not before featured: Brown-hooded Parrot, White-eared Conure, Blue-fronted Parrotlet, Saffron-headed Parrot and the Red-fronted Conure.
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Parrot Headlines
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Baby parrots rescued from poachers in Central Trinidad »
Controlled burning to start to help protect critically endangered Western Ground Parrot »
Orange-bellied Parrot to play a role in future of desalinization plant »
Landowners in Burnett Mary Region urged to go birdwatching to help track down a vulnerable native parrot »
Costa Rica's captive Scarlet Macaws now reproducing in the wild »
Thousands of Indonesian parrots are smuggled to the Philippines each year »
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Very Special
Word of Thanks
Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to:
Phoenix Landing Foundation
Steve Martin
Pat and Lorne Phillips
Susan Friedman PhD
Lee McGuire
Their recent efforts have helped to raise thousands of dollars for the WPT through their unique seminars and events.
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