2019 WPT Highlights

Parrot Blogger: World Parrot Trust - Staff | Dec 31, 2019

As the World Parrot Trust turns 30, it’s astounding to see just how much has changed in the parrot world in that time. And as 2019 comes to a close, we pause to take stock of all that’s happened over the last 12-plus months. 

While 2019 did have its challenges – particularly for our partners in...

Wow, what a year! Highlights from another busy 12 months for WPT’s Africa Conservation Program

Parrot Blogger: Rowan Martin, PhD | Dec 15, 2019

From groundbreaking investigations leading to better protections for parrots threatened by trade, to heartwarming tales of parrots rescued from trafficking now thriving in the wild, it’s been another important year for parrots in Africa. 

Explore the year further by opening the pdf below. Be sure...

November Flock Talk

Parrot Blogger: World Parrot Trust - Staff | Nov 26, 2019

Have you read the November Flock Talk yet?

This month's issue takes a look at an encouraging release of confiscated parrot chicks in Bolivia, a video featuring the Red-bellied Parrot, the outcomes from October's IUCN Species Survival Commission Leaders' Meeting, information about our annual...

Experts look forward to a brighter future for Cape parrots

Parrot Blogger: Rowan Martin, PhD | Oct 25, 2019

The World Parrot Trust joined experts from South Africa and around the world in Hogsback, South Africa 26th-27th September to create a plan to secure the future of Cape parrots. The plan sets the stage for coordinated action to address newly emerging and long-standing  threats to these iconic green...