Conservation and Research

Sharing the love: lovebird researchers and conservationists come together at PAOC15 in Vic Falls

Parrot Blogger: Rowan Martin, PhD | May 05, 2023

by: Sascha Dueker, WPT Lovebird Conservation Coordinator.

Over the last 3 years lovebird researchers and conservationists from across Africa have been working together to review the knowledge gaps and research priorities for the conservation of the lovebirds. This project was initiated by the...

LOVEBIRD CONSERVATION JOURNEY CONTINUES

Parrot Blogger: Rowan Martin, PhD | Oct 27, 2022

by: Sascha Dueker, WPT Lovebird Conservation Coordinator.

GENETICS, STATUS SURVEY, HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICT AND TRADE IN TANZANIA

As promised in the previous blog, the lovebird journey continues in 2022 with exciting and important projects involving Fischer’s and Masked Lovebirds, the two...

WPT calls for action to end harmful trade in wildlife

Parrot Blogger: World Parrot Trust - Staff | Apr 21, 2020

The world is waking up to the risks posed by the global trade in wildlife in spreading infectious diseases around the globe. The COVID-19 pandemic has touched every part of our lives with devastating consequences. It appears likely that the COVID-19 pandemic originated in an animal market in...

Experts look forward to a brighter future for Cape parrots

Parrot Blogger: Rowan Martin, PhD | Oct 25, 2019

The workshop was developed by the World Parrot Trust in partnership with the Cape Parrot Project, Birdlife South Africa and the Cape Parrot Working Group, which worked together as a coordination committee. Representatives of the IUCN SSC Conservation Planning Specialist Group, Kerryn Morrison and...