Michelle Kooistra | gt2024.parrots.org

Wild Animal Rescue Network (WARN) Conference in Laos

WARN is a network uniting animal rescue centers, wildlife enforcement groups, and officials from across East and Southeast Asia, all working together to address illegal wildlife trade on a regional scale.

November 8, 2024

Native Vegetation Reforestation Workshop

Neotropics Protecting Wild Spaces

Native Vegetation Reforestation Workshop

Aruba Conservation Foundation hosted an inspiring two-day workshop focused on reforesting Aruba’s natural areas with native plants, in collaboration with Tera Barra. Bringing together plant specialists, conservationists, and nature lovers, this event showcased the power of collaboration in action.

October 25, 2024

Blue-throated Macaws Return to Bolivia: A Vital Step for Species Survival

Blue-throated Macaw Neotropics Saving Endangered Species

Blue-throated Macaws Return to Bolivia: A Vital Step for Species Survival

Announcing the successful repatriation of 14 Critically Endangered Blue-throated Macaws back to their native home in Bolivia.

October 23, 2024

Kea Chicks Thrive in Rainbow Valley: Predator-Free Start to Breeding Season

Oceania Saving Endangered Species

Kea Chicks Thrive in Rainbow Valley: Predator-Free Start to Breeding Season

Exciting updates from New Zealand’s Department of Conservation reveal positive signs for Kea in Wairau/Rainbow Valley. With three chicks already hatched and no signs of predators, this breeding season is off to a strong start for these Endangered alpine parrots.

October 10, 2024

Survival in Puerto Rico: 2024 breeding season update

Neotropics Puerto Rican Amazon Recovery Saving Endangered Species

Survival in Puerto Rico: 2024 breeding season update

In a strategic move to boost wild populations in the Rio Abajo State Forest, 30 of these captive chicks have been fostered into wild nests, where they’ll help reinforce the fragile wild population.

October 9, 2024

Green Island Challenge Protects Yellow-naped Amazons in Guanaja

Engaging Communities Neotropics Yellow-naped Amazon Conservation

Green Island Challenge Protects Yellow-naped Amazons in Guanaja

Green Island Challenge has expanded its education program this year. 7 out of the 8 schools on the island are now participating in island-specific lessons focused on the environment, parrots, and fostering a deeper connection to the land around them....

October 2, 2024

Protecting Military Macaws: Santuario de las Guacamayas Leads Conservation Efforts in Mexico

Neotropics Saving Endangered Species

Protecting Military Macaws: Santuario de las Guacamayas Leads Conservation Efforts in Mexico

Conservation Highlight: The Santuario de las Guacamayas in Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco, Mexico, is working tirelessly to protect the Military Macaw from threats like illegal trafficking and habitat loss.

September 28, 2024

New WPT Study Warns of Risks in Expanding Captive-Bred Parrot Trade

Fighting Wildlife Trade Worldwide

New WPT Study Warns of Risks in Expanding Captive-Bred Parrot Trade

A new study published in Conservation Biology has raised concerns over the effectiveness of commercial captive-breeding of parrots as a strategy to reduce pressure on wild populations.

September 20, 2024

Improving Parrot Care

Biting Behaviour in Companion Parrots

Parrots primarily communicate through body language, and it’s our job to pay attention and respect what they’re telling us. By observing and honouring your parrot’s signals, you can significantly reduce the chances of being bitten.

September 6, 2024

Africa Fighting Wildlife Trade Saving Endangered Species Timneh Parrot Program

New Timneh Parrot Roost Discovered

Recently discovered roost helps boost conservation for Timneh parrots. WPT’s Dr. Steven Janssen teamed up with Dr. Ben Freeman and Andrew Gweh to visit one of only known roost site for the endangered Timneh Parrot in Liberia.

September 4, 2024

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Author: Michelle Kooistra