Program: Grey Parrot Protection

Since 2001, the World Parrot Trust has made lasting, diverse contributions to conserving the Grey Parrot, including:

• Aiding wildlife law enforcement
  Supported the enforcement of wildlife protection laws and the confiscation of illegally trapped parrots across West and Central Africa.
• Rescuing and releasing Grey Parrots
  Facilitated the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of hundreds of Grey Parrots caught in the wildlife trade.
• Conducting vital field research
  Led and funded research into population status, ecology, nesting behaviour, and threats facing Grey Parrots.
• Advocating for international protections
  Successfully campaigned for the species’ transfer to CITES Appendix I to halt international trade.
• Building care and release facilities
  Established and supported centres for the care, quarantine, and eventual release of confiscated birds.
• Training local conservation partners
  Equipped local teams with skills in veterinary care, wildlife rescue, nest monitoring, and law enforcement.
• Protecting critical habitats
  Collaborated with communities to safeguard habitats, including important nesting trees.
• Raising public awareness
  Engaged in education and awareness efforts to reduce demand and foster local stewardship.
• Establishing long-term conservation programs
  Created monitoring systems and partnerships with local conservation groups to ensure sustainable protection.

The Grey Parrot’s future depends on partnerships with dedicated in-country individuals who are working to save this iconic species.