Conservation and Research

Field trip to southern Mozambique in search of the Brown-headed Parrot

Parrot Blogger: Steve Boyes, PhD | Apr 01, 2008

In 1998, Dr. Stuart Taylor conducted a comprehensive study of the ecology and vocalizations of the Brown-headed Parrot Poicephalus cryptoxanthus at Ponta Malongane, southern Mozambique.  At that time the population was healthy, in spite of the civil war that was just ending.  I have just recently...

Back to the Future…The Mighty Red-browed Amazon

Parrot Blogger: Karen McGovern | Mar 25, 2008

It's that special time of year-the weather is getting warmer, the days longer and the aviary is alive with activity.

For the past 20 years, the Rare Species Conservatory Foundation (RSCF) has been working with-among other species—Amazona rhodocorytha, the red-browed Amazon parrot.  Red-brows are...

Meyer’s Parrot Project update

Parrot Blogger: Steve Boyes, PhD | Mar 05, 2008

Well, I must apologize for the long delay before this 2nd posting, but to excuse myself I have been completely engrossed in my PhD Zoology write-up on the Meyer’s Parrot in the Okavango Delta, travel and work on the wild bird trade.  This has kept me moving and, if not moving, writing madly.  I am...

Carnival Parrots Movie!

Parrot Blogger: Sam Williams, PhD | Feb 29, 2008

Well there is a lot to report but I will not try and squeeze it all into one post. In this piece I will update you on the results of the annual parrot count and the Carnival surprise which was brilliant! Then in a week or so I’ll put another post up with a bit more information about what it is like...