The Power of Positive Reinforcement
A gentle approach fosters a happier, healthier relationship between caregiver and parrot.
Benefits of a Training Routine
Using a clicker and target stick can be an excellent way of easily incorporating training into your daily routine.
Illness 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.
Parrot-Safe Plants for Your Home
Giving your parrot greenery to explore is a great way to encourage natural behaviour, promote health and provide occupational enrichment.
Global Partnerships to Combat Parrot Trafficking
In December, WPT’s Trade Specialist, Cristiana Senni, attended the 34th meeting of the Interpol Wildlife Crime Working Group in Lyon France. The meeting was a chance to meet colleagues face to face and forge new connections with law enforcement agencies...
Red-and-blue Lory Rescue: Over 100 Birds Saved from Trafficking in Indonesia
Recently in Indonesia, over a hundred highly endangered Red-and-blue Lories were seized from wildlife trade in Manado Harbour.
Celebrating 30 Years of Saving Parrots
The World Parrot Trust began in 1989 with a mission: to save the world’s most threatened parrots. 30 years on, we take a look at where we've been, and what still needs to be done.
A Decade of WPT’s FlyFree Program
2009-2019: A decade of WPT's FlyFree Program
Fact Sheet: Trade of Grey Parrots in DR Congo
Research conducted as part of an EU-funded CITES project aimed at strengthening capacity to satisfy CITES related requirements of trading partners to prevent overexploitation of Grey Parrots.
