The Cape Parrot (Poicephalus robustus) is threatened, with fewer than 1800 individuals in the wild, and is listed nationally as critically endangered. It is endemic to South Africa, with the largest proportion of the population found in the Eastern Cape province.
Out of a small village called Hogsback, Dr Steve Boyes formed the @capeparrotproject in 2009. The aim of the project is to conserve the Cape Parrot by using research to fill-in key knowledge gaps, as well as by partnering with local communities for habitat restoration.
We are a BirdLife Species Guardian and as instrumental stakeholders, our work is closely aligned with the Cape Parrot and Mistbelt Habitat Conservation Action Plan that we helped produce in 2019.
To find out more and to see how you can get involved with The Cape Parrot Project and Wild bird trust, visit our campaign page.
