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Lovebird Conservation Journey Continues
GENETICS, STATUS SURVEY, HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICT AND TRADE IN TANZANIA As promised in the previous blog, the lovebird journey continues in 2022 with exciting and important projects involving Fischer’s and Masked Lovebirds, the two species well known as companion birds. In...
Lovebird Conservation Update: Education, Nest Boxes and Genetics
Thank you for Showing your Love to Lovebirds! Last year, many of you showed love for wild lovebirds by supporting WPT’s Valentine’s campaign, raising vital funds for the conservation of these very special birds. These donations underpinned important progress for...
Congo journey: Working together to give African Greys a second chance in the DRC
On the 6th September 2021, 60 African Grey parrots were far from their home of the lush African forests; instead, they sat on a dusty runway in the remote town of Lodja in Sankuru province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The once wild parrots were...
New project trials nest boxes as a conservation tool for threatened lovebirds
A new project is exploring how artificial cavities can be used to boost breeding populations of some of Africa’s most threatened lovebirds. The project will see the installation of 60 specially constructed nest boxes within Liwonde National Park in Malawi...
New hope for Timneh parrots in Sierra Leone
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...
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Trapping for trade and habitat loss are the main reasons that nearly one in three parrot species is at risk. Become a Member
Wow, what a year! Highlights from another busy 12 months for WPT’s Africa Conservation Program
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...
