Programs & Projects
ABOUT Programs and Projects Since 1989, we have led or supported conservation work for more than 80 parrot species in 45 countries. Explore by region, program or project. BY REGIONPROGRAMSPROJECTS Africa Programs and Projects Oceania Programs and Projects Asia Programs...
Saving Endangered Species
ABOUT Saving Endangered Species Protecting wild parrots means assessing and preserving their populations, genetic diversity, environment, resources and nesting areas. Threats such as poaching, introduction of non-native predators and human-wildlife conflicts have greatly endangered wild parrots. To save them, the...
Successful Release of Rehabilitated Parrots in Indonesia
On Friday, June 21, 2024, 68 animals were transported from Bitung back to their native Ternate (North Maluku) and Ambon (Maluku). This group includes 11 White Cockatoos, 29 Chattering Lories, 4 Violet-necked Lories, 11 Red Lories, 9 Moluccan Cockatoos, 1...
Autumn 1992
Emergency in Indonesia – Release of 535 Goffin’s Cockatoos Ground Parrot Research in Barren Grounds Nature Reserve Indonesian Cockatoo Survey Threatened population of Red-tailed Black Cockatoos study The Blue Macaws – Can They Be Saved? If I could keep only...
Fighting Wildlife Trade
ABOUT Fighting Wildlife Trade The trade in wild-caught parrots poses a significant threat, leading to population declines and local extinctions. Capturing wild parrots not only subjects them to immense stress and harm but also contributes to biodiversity erosion. These practices...
Scientific Research
LEARN Scientific Research Many of our staff, researchers and collaborators are scientists that are regularly asked to participate in and peer review scientific papers for major journals. The World Parrot Trust places a strong emphasis on science to guide our...
Western Corella
Corella, Western Long-billed Corella or Cockatoo, Dampier's Cockatoo, Muir's Corella (C.p. pastinator), White Cockatoo (Western Australia)