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African grey parrots in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Image courtesy of Robert Ross<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

African grey parrots, both Timneh and Congo, continue to be some of the most threatened parrot species in the world. New approaches, additional laws, and increased enforcement mechanisms are urgently needed to stem the tide of trafficking of these iconic and exquisite African parrots. Here is one new approach to emergency response, training, and rehabilitation in the words of Steven Janssen, the new Wild Parrot Care Coordinator for the World Parrot Trust.<\/p>\n

This past year, the World Parrot Trust (WPT) launched a Mobile Vet Unit in Africa to provide support where and when it is most needed.<\/em><\/p>\n

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The World Parrot Trust has screened for diseases in confiscated parrots in rehabilitation centers prior to their release. Pictured, a group of confiscated African grey parrots in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Image courtesy of Robert Ross<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Because of the massive trade in African Grey and Timneh parrots, they are now recognized as Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened species. Even though international trade in these species is forbidden, highly concerning numbers of these species are still trapped and trafficked.\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n

Confiscated parrots are often found in life-threatening conditions requiring immediate veterinary attention<\/em>. <\/em>And due to the cruel trapping methods, an extended period of rehabilitation is usually needed before releasing them back <\/em>into the wild.<\/em><\/p>\n

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A veterinarian works on an African grey parrot in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Image courtesy of Robert Ross
hotos by Robert Ross<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The World Parrot Trust Mobile Vet Unit provides emergency support to groups dealing with seized parrots, ranging from veterinary care, disease screening and technical advice<\/em>, to logistical support and emergency funding for parrot care. Avian veterinary specialists are thinly spread in Africa<\/em>. <\/em>So many sanctuaries and government agencies seek help to manage seized <\/em>birds, provide training for local vets and care staff, advise on operating procedures<\/em>, and train first responders including law enforcement personnel. <\/em><\/p>\n

Since its launch in May 2024, our Mobile Vet Unit has successfully trained almost 150 caretakers, vets, students<\/em>, and government agents in a wide range of topics related to conservation and parrot care. These workshops have taken place in Liberia, Nigeria<\/em>, and <\/em>the D<\/em>emocratic R<\/em>epublic of C<\/em>ongo (DRC) in multiple languages.<\/em><\/p>\n

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A veterinarian helps train an assistant in Nigeria. Image courtesy of Steven Janssen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

During those visits, <\/em>the WPT has<\/em> screened for diseases in confiscated parrots in rehabilitation cent<\/em>ers prior to their release. This is to prevent diseases spread<\/em>ing from rehabilitated to wild animals. <\/em>WPT ha<\/em>s also screened for disease prev<\/em>alence in wild parrots on known roosting spots to know which diseases might be endemic to the species (because this is poorly covered in scientific literature).<\/em><\/p>\n

Right after returning from the training workshops in the DRC, <\/em>WPT\u2019s mobile vet unit had to go back to Kinshasa on an emergency mission (a good demonstration of the necessity of our unit). A big group of wild parrots from <\/em>the DRC were confiscated in Turkey in September and were finally repatriated to the DRC at the end of November<\/em> 2024. Without adequate staff, knowledge, infrastructure<\/em>, and proper means, <\/em>the WPT presence was essential for the survival of the parrots during the transfer from Kinshasa Zoo to the rehab centre in Dingi (Maniema Province).<\/em><\/p>\n

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A group poses in Nigeria after a parrot release. Since its launch in May 2024, the World Parrot Trust’s Mobile Vet Unit has successfully trained caretakers, vets, students, and government agents in a wide range of topics related to conservation and parrot care.
Image courtesy of Steven Janssen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Enforcement of wildlife trade laws is critical for effective regulation of trade and responsible management of wildlife populations. However, this is not possible without proper animal care facilities and the means and know-how to run them. The WPT mobile vet unit plays a crucial role in this process and offers the flexibility to bridge infrastructural and knowledge gaps where needed.<\/em><\/p>\n

This month\u2019s Lafeber Global Parrot Conservation donation goes to support the World Parrot Trust\u2019s FlyFree Mobile Vet Unit, which is fulfilling many invaluable functions across several African regions to protect and care for African grey parrots. Learn more about the overall FlyFree campaign.<\/a><\/p>\n

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She loves to promote parrot care information that helps birds to thrive, and works with other Phoenix Landing volunteers to make good adoption matches. Her passion is nutrition and she wrote the \u201cNourish to Flourish\u201d cookbook. She is a huge fan of the quality products offered by Lafeber. Ann also organizes an annual Phoenix Landing eco-tour to support wild parrot conservation and research. That interest led to this Lafeber series, called \u201cThe Global Parrot.\u201d She hopes others will also support the many dedicated scientists who are working so hard to preserve the parrots species we love and value so much. Ann has lived with birds for over 35 years. Phoenix, her greenwing macaw, is the inspiration behind Phoenix Landing. Most birds need a succession of good homes, through no fault of their own. She realized that Phoenix should outlive her, and wanted to make sure there was a reliable adoption apparatus in place to ensure that Phoenix has a place to \u201cland.\u201d So she retired from her senior federal position to volunteer full-time with Phoenix Landing, which turned 25 years old in April 2025. By 2025, Phoenix Landing had rehomed more than 3,500 birds. Some of these have even required more than one home because people\u2019s lives often change. Adoption is a positive, not a negative, way to acquire a deserving bird. Phoenix Landing believes that parrots need to be protected across their long lives and probable multiple homes. Ann believes that adoption is inevitable and organizations that provide life-long protection for individual birds is essential. 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