Ending the illegal trade in African parrots

Parrot Blogger: Rowan Martin, PhD | Oct 12, 2018

Today the 2018 Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) Conference draws to a close in London. At the end of a week of meetings between leaders from around the world, academics, NGOs, local communities and many others, two things are clear: illegal trade is a major threat to wildlife and sustainable...

October 2018 Flock Talk

Parrot Blogger: World Parrot Trust - Staff | Oct 11, 2018

Have you read the October Flock Talk yet?

This month's issue features a reflection on the 2018 Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference in London UK, an update on the ICUN classification of Blue-fronted Amazons, your chance to get 15% off in our online store and much more!

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September 2018 Flock Talk

Parrot Blogger: World Parrot Trust - Staff | Sep 15, 2018

Have you read the September Flock Talk yet?

This month’s issue features an update on WPT’s research project in Nigeria helping to understand threats to Grey Parrots, some interesting insights into the Baudin’s Black Cockatoo, a spotlight on one of the many unsung heroes in Bolivia who host and...

Good news for Red-fronted parrots

Parrot Blogger: Rowan Martin, PhD | Jul 20, 2018

Big strides were made this week towards addressing the threat of international trade to Africa’s parrots. Concerns over rising exports of Red-fronted Parrots (Poicephalus gulielmi - also known as Jardine's Parrots) were discussed at the Thirtieth meeting of the CITES Animals Committee in Geneva...