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Sequencing of full genomes of Lovebirds paves the way for conservation science

Sequencing of full genomes of Lovebirds paves the way for conservation science

Sequencing of full genomes of Lovebirds paves the way for conservation science World Parrot Trust scientists, working with the University of KwaZulu-Natal, University of Chicago and Iridian Genomes, have just published the complete genomes of all nine living Lovebird species....

June 28, 2025

Conservation in Action: Latin American Parrot Experts Trained at FlyFree Workshop

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Conservation in Action: Latin American Parrot Experts Trained at FlyFree Workshop

Latin American Parrot Experts Trained at FlyFree Workshop In May 2025, the World Parrot Trust hosted a FlyFree Workshop in the heart of Copán Ruinas, Honduras. This area is rich in natural and cultural heritage and is home to one...

June 27, 2025

World Parrot Day 2025: Celebrating Parrots, Partners, and Progress

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World Parrot Day 2025: Celebrating Parrots, Partners, and Progress

World Parrot Day 2025: Celebrating Parrots, Partners, and Progress Each year on May 31st, World Parrot Day (WPD) brings people together from every corner of the globe to celebrate parrots, spotlight the threats they face, and honour the tireless efforts...

June 7, 2025

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World Parrot Day: Wild Africa, World Parrot Trust Call for Stronger Protection of Parrots in Nigeria

On World Parrot Day May 31, 2024, Wild Africa Fund (WAF), in partnership with the Nigerian Tribune, hosted an impactful X Space event to spotlight the ecological importance of parrots and the significant threats they face.

May 31, 2025

Women in Conservation: Protecting Parrots, Protecting the Planet

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Women in Conservation: Protecting Parrots, Protecting the Planet

International Women’s Day 2025 Celebrations On Saturday, 8th March 2025, the World Parrot Trust celebrated International Women’s Day by shining a light on some of the remarkable women working to protect parrots and their habitats. Across the globe, conservationists, researchers,...

March 14, 2025

Protecting Colombia’s Santa Marta Parakeet with Community Action

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Protecting Colombia’s Santa Marta Parakeet with Community Action

Protecting Colombia’s Santa Marta Parakeet with Community Action Found only in the forests of Colombia’s Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, the Santa Marta Parakeet is a stunning parrot endemic to this region. Together with Procat Colombia – Proyecto de Conservación...

January 15, 2025

Climbing for Conservation: Equipping Rangers to Protect the Fuertes’s Parrot

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Climbing for Conservation: Equipping Rangers to Protect the Fuertes’s Parrot

Climbing for Conservation: Equipping Rangers to Protect Fuertes’s Parrot From December 6–9, 2024, rangers from ProAves’ reserves across Colombia joined forces with the World Parrot Trust for a transformative tree-climbing field course at the Loro Fuertesi Reserve—the stronghold of the...

December 23, 2024

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Trafficked parrots return to DRC

The Democratic Republic of Congo has welcomed back 112 Grey Parrots (Psittacus erithacus) in a landmark moment in the fight to end trafficking of parrots in the region. Grey Parrots are classified as IUCN Endangered, having been captured in the...

December 12, 2024

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A Community-Led Mealy Amazon Census

A Community Effort to Protect the Mealy Amazon In October, with support from the World Parrot Trust, Área de Soltura Monitorada de Fauna Silvestre Cambaquara and the Ilhabela City Council’s Environment Department organized a vital census for the Mealy Amazon...

December 6, 2024

Against All Odds: Bones’ Journey Back to the Wild

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Against All Odds: Bones’ Journey Back to the Wild

Bones: A Yellow-shouldered Amazon and a True Survivor Bones’ life began in the wild but it was quickly torn apart by poachers. Smuggled aboard a boat, he endured a terrifying journey with 32 other parrots. By the time the Coast...

December 1, 2024

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