The “green jewel” of South African mistbelt forests is how birders describe the charismatic and critically endangered Cape parrot. If you see one, hold your breath and make a wish that in 20 or so ...

I am a conservationist. My colleagues and I are committed to planting trees to lure the endangered Cape parrot back to its natural habitat, as well as to restore degraded forests. If we plant enough ...

South Africa's endangered Cape parrot (Poicephalus robustus) was believed to feed only on a select indigenous forest trees when its staple food, the kernels of Podocarpus and Afrocarpus yellowwood, ...

In support of previous research, the Cape Parrot should be elevated to the species level, scientists report. The Cape Parrot is currently considered a Poicephalus robustus sub-species, along with P. r ...

A community craft project is helping to raise funds to save a critically endangered parrot. The Mpumalanga women are crocheting toy Cape Parrots, which are sold to bolster fundraising efforts of the ...

PINK HILL, NC (WWAY) — Did you know there’s a place in North Carolina working to care for parrots who are unwanted, abused or neglected? According to Cape Fear Parrot Sanctuary, a typical parrot can ...

Many Eastern Cape children have never seen an endemic and endangered parrot living in the forests near their homes. It takes only a short hike to create awareness of the Cape Parrot’s plight, but many ...

World Parrot Day, celebrated on 31 May, aims to keep these birds safe in the wild by securing critical habitats. In South Africa, the day is celebrated by the Wild Bird Trust, and is an opportunity to ...