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A group of lovebirds is spotted in Tanzania. Image courtesy of Sascha D\u00faeker, World Parrot Trust.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Our post this month takes us to three countries in southern and east Africa – Tanzania, Malawi, and Zambia. The lovebirds of this region are often described as the \u201cwhite eye-ring\u201d species. These colourful diminutive parrots are among the most popular pet birds, yet their lives in the wild still hold many secrets. Three of these species (Black Cheeked, Nyasa, Fischer\u2019s) are also classified as Threatened or Near-threatened by the IUCN Red List.<\/p>\n

A New Conservation Quest<\/h3>\n
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A flock of lovebirds in Tanzania. Image courtesy of Sascha D\u00faeker, World Parrot Trust.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The World Parrot Trust\u2019s (WPT) Lovebird Conservation Program works to protect these wild lovebird populations; investigating the impacts of hybridisation, getting to grips with the root causes of why they are persecuted in some areas and valued in others, educating communities, and installing nest boxes to mitigate habitat loss.<\/p>\n

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Research team members on the lookout for lovebirds. Image courtesy of Sascha D\u00faeker, World Parrot Trust.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Recent field work has been building a better picture of the current distribution of these species, but there are concerning indications that lovebirds are absent from many areas shown in the range maps relied upon by conservationists. However, there are also reasons for hope.<\/p>\n

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Research team in Tanzania. Image courtesy of Sascha D\u00faeker, World Parrot Trust<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tantalizingly, the team has uncovered reports of lovebirds occurring far outside the existing recorded ranges. One of these populations lies in a little-studied area where multiple reports from the 1980s and 1990s suggest a lovebird resembling the Nyasa lovebird may occur. If confirmed, this provides new hope for the species and may shine light on the evolutionary origins of this special group of parrots.<\/p>\n

In 2025, the World Parrot Trust will conduct expeditions to western and southeastern Tanzania to learn more about these \u201clost lovebird\u201d populations, with great hopes to find them! This month\u2019s Lafeber donation goes to support this new effort.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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