Megan Haines | World Parrot Trust

Strengthening bird monitoring in Africa is key to safeguarding parrot populations

A recent study published in Bird Conservation International examines the current state of bird monitoring across Africa, highlighting important gaps in data that have direct implications for conservation.

April 8, 2026

New research reveals hidden scale of international trade in wild birds from Africa

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New research reveals hidden scale of international trade in wild birds from Africa

A new scientific study led by the World Parrot Trust (WPT), in collaboration with researchers at the University of Hong Kong and ADM Capital Foundation, has uncovered the vast and previously overlooked scale of trade in live birds captured in...

March 24, 2026

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International Women’s Day 2026

Women powering parrot conservation worldwide With around one in three parrot species facing extinction in the wild, conservation action is essential to their survival. Much of this work is led by women working across regions, disciplines, and cultures. They monitor...

March 6, 2026

Concha: A Military Macaw’s Return to the Wild

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Concha: A Military Macaw’s Return to the Wild

Breeding and fledging in the wild does not always unfold as expected. For one young Military Macaw at El Santuario de las Guacamayas in Mexico, the journey from nest to sky required time, patience, and careful management. Last year, a...

February 25, 2026

Grey Parrots get new protections in the Democratic Republic of Congo

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Grey Parrots get new protections in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Grey Parrots get new protections in the Democratic Republic of Congo Grey Parrots (Psittacus erithacus), one of the world’s most heavily trafficked parrot species, are now fully protected by law in the Democratic Republic of Congo following the passing of...

August 29, 2025

Colors of Freedom: Celebrating the Blue-throated Macaw Through Art

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Colors of Freedom: Celebrating the Blue-throated Macaw Through Art

Celebrating the Blue-throated Macaw Through Art In Bolivia, creativity is helping save one of the world’s rarest parrots. Led by our partners at Fundación CLB, in collaboration with the University Institute of Arts and the José Ballivián Autonomous University of...

July 9, 2025

Yellow-naped Amazon Breeding Success in Guanaja, Honduras.

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Yellow-naped Amazon Breeding Success in Guanaja, Honduras.

Yellow-naped Amazon Breeding Success A new generation of Critically Endangered Yellow-naped Amazons (Amazona auropalliata) has taken to the skies in Guanaja, Honduras, thanks to the tireless work of our partners at Green Island Challenge. During the 2024–2025 breeding season, 30...

July 1, 2025

Sequencing of full genomes of Lovebirds paves the way for conservation science

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Sequencing of full genomes of Lovebirds paves the way for conservation science

Sequencing of full genomes of Lovebirds paves the way for conservation science World Parrot Trust scientists, working with the University of KwaZulu-Natal, University of Chicago and Iridian Genomes, have just published the complete genomes of all nine living Lovebird species....

June 28, 2025

Conservation in Action: Latin American Parrot Experts Trained at FlyFree Workshop

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Conservation in Action: Latin American Parrot Experts Trained at FlyFree Workshop

Latin American Parrot Experts Trained at FlyFree Workshop In May 2025, the World Parrot Trust hosted a FlyFree Workshop in the heart of Copán Ruinas, Honduras. This area is rich in natural and cultural heritage and is home to one...

June 27, 2025

World Parrot Day 2025: Celebrating Parrots, Partners, and Progress

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World Parrot Day 2025: Celebrating Parrots, Partners, and Progress

World Parrot Day 2025: Celebrating Parrots, Partners, and Progress Each year on May 31st, World Parrot Day (WPD) brings people together from every corner of the globe to celebrate parrots, spotlight the threats they face, and honour the tireless efforts...

June 7, 2025

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Author: Megan Haines