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Parrot of the Year!
The contest is now closed. Scroll down to see who was crowned the winning species for 2026!
And the Winner is....
We’re thrilled to announce that the species receiving the most votes is the Kākā, a remarkable ambassador for parrot conservation that has captured hearts around the world.
Congratulations as well to our contest winner May E, who was randomly selected to receive a one year membership with the World Parrot Trust, as well as a limited-edition World Parrot Day t-shirt. Thank you to everyone for participating!
Kākā
2026 Parrot of the Year
Watch videos from WPT partners Natureland Zoo and Brook Waimārama Sanctuary showcasing their efforts to protect them.
Learn more about the rest of this year’s inspiring contenders and some of our partners who protect them:
Timneh Parrot
Hear from WPT partners at West Africa Blue as they share the importance of this remarkable West African parrot and the conservation efforts helping protect the species.
Yellow-naped Amazon
The critically endangered Yellow-naped Amazon relies on dedicated teams on the ground such as WPT partner ARCAS, who are working tirelessly to secure their future.
Great Green Macaw
Our partners at Panama Wildlife Conservation monitor wild nests, protect chicks, and work to improve breeding success for this critically endangered macaw.
Mitchell's Lorikeet
WPT partner Bali Bird Park's successful breeding programme is helping safeguard this beautiful species, found only on the islands of Bali and Lombok.