New hope for Timneh parrots in Sierra Leone

Parrot Blogger: Rowan Martin, PhD | Jul 25, 2020

By Dr. Rowan Martin (Director WPT Africa Conservation Programme)

“Wow!” I whispered, barely containing my excitement. In front of us was a pair of Timneh parrots, engaging in what appeared to be a courtship display. There was a distinctive 'head bob’ followed by a clamping together of beaks and...

July 2020 Flock Talk

Parrot Blogger: World Parrot Trust - Staff | Jul 18, 2020

Have you read the July Flock Talk yet?

This month’s issue is bursting at the seams with all things parrot – encouraging news from the Puerto Rican Amazon Project, a look at the pint-sized Orange-fronted Conure, a story about a roguish Kea named Ken, and more. Enjoy the delights that parrots bring!...Continue Reading

June 2020 Flock Talk

Parrot Blogger: World Parrot Trust - Staff | Jun 20, 2020

Have you read the June Flock Talk yet?

Some bright spots from the world of parrots! Here's our latest issue, with exciting news from the Macaw Recovery Network, an interesting study about Night Parrots, and hopeful tidings about the persistence of Western Ground Parrots after last year's fires...

Help Ensure the Kiwa Centre Birds Have Enough Supplies

Parrot Blogger: Charlotte Foxhall | May 26, 2020

Firstly, I hope you are all well during this pandemic. It is amazing to think how quickly life has changed in so many ways since the beginning of the year. We at the World Parrot Trust could never have predicted how this outbreak would affect our projects and impacted on our income streams. With...