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Fighting for African Grey Parrots!
Next week countries from around the world will gather in Geneva to discuss ways to manage the global trade in endangered wildlife. On the agenda is the trade in Grey and Timneh Parrots following the decision by CITES to end...
South Africa’s Cape Parrots recognised as a separate species
The taxonomy of one of South Africa’s most iconic birds, the ‘Green and Gold’ Cape Parrot, appears finally to be settled, with various national, regional, and international bodies reaching consensus that they should be considered a distinct species. The Cape...
Endangered African parrots seized from illegal trade
Last month two seizures of wild Timneh Parrots in illegal trade were made in Liberia and the birds taken to a purpose-built facility at Libassa Wildlife Sanctuary. The birds have responded well to emergency medical treatment and are already showing...
Ban on trade in wild Grey Parrots comes into effect
2017 starts on a positive note for parrots as the transfer of Grey Parrots to Appendix I of CITES comes into effect. The new listing, which was voted on by the international community in October last year, brings about an...
Declines in Grey and Timneh Parrots prompt listing as Endangered
On December 8th, Grey and Timneh Parrots were uplisted as endangered, the second highest level of threat on the IUCN Red List of globally threatened species. This change follows their uplisting to CITES Appendix I in October and reflects growing...
Ornithological Conference Focuses on Plight of African Parrots
The conservation of African parrots received another boost last month when researchers and conservationists from across the African continent gathered for the fourteenth Pan-African Ornithological Congress in Dakar, Senegal. As part of the congress, which takes place every four years, a...
