Dr. Sam Williams of Echo Bonaire brings us high comedy and serious conservation in an update from the land of the Yellow-shouldered Amazon.

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Interested in helping endangered Yellow-shouldered Amazons on the Caribbean island of Bonaire? Echo Bonaire is looking for a volunteer who would care for the birds not suitable for release back into the wild, and monitor the released birds as well. Other work includes aviary maintenance, food collection, and gardening.

If you are handy, fit, able to get up in the wee small hours of the morning and can spot a parrot at thirty paces, this is the chance for you.
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Genus: Pyrrhura
Species: rhodocephala
World Population: Not recorded
Range: NW Venezuela.
Habitat: Found from 1500-2500m (4920-8200 ft) in the subtropical zone in montane humid forest and elfin woodland, including secondary growth areas and partly cleared forest, forest edge and paramos.
Ecology: Gregarious, generally seen in flocks of 10-30 birds outside breeding season. Larger groups gather in communal roost at night. Birds are generally quieter than other Pyrrhura species. Diet not well known, but most likely eats berries, seeds, fruits and flowers.
Threat Summary: Reported decline due to deforestation.
IUCN/CITES Rating: Rating: Least concern /Appendix II

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Steve Martin and Natural Encounters Inc. staff helps a caregiver whose young macaw is bonding with her a little too strongly - and needs a bit of guidance in patience and moderation.

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Malcolm Ellis, a longtime Cornwall, UK resident, died at the age of 72 in February 2013. He was a lifelong aviculturist since his days at London Zoo, and a supreme bird artist whose work helped to raise money and awareness for parrots around the world. He was the Editor of the UK Avicultural Society's journal and his stunning artwork gave the World Parrot Trust's signs a unique and eye-catching design that raised awareness and funds to help parrots around the world.

The WPT is working to save Scarlet Macaws in Costa Rica, Honduras and Guatemala. These projects help restore populations through rescue and release, education and habitat protection.

Thank you for helping Malcolm's passion live on through your donation!

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A special shout out of thanks to WPT Member Pablo's Bird Toys in Melbourne, Australia. Pablo's Bird Toys donates $1 from the sale of each toy to the World Parrot Trust for parrot conservation. Donations have reached an incredible $1036.40 since their program began in May 2013. An awesome effort!

Coming Events

The Wonder of Birds
Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery
Castle Hill, Norwich, East Anglia NR1 3JU, United Kingdom
May - September 2014

The Wonder of Birds will explore the cultural impact of birds upon mankind. Eliciting a wide range of emotions from awe to fear and from pleasure to cruelty, birds have intrigued humanity since the earliest of times. With loans from local and national collections, the exhibition will span the centuries and include the arts with works by major artists and illustrators, historical and contemporary, natural history, archaeology, fashion and social history. This innovative exhibition will also examine local, national and international issues.
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Parrot Lover's Cruise - Western Caribbean
Welcome to the 6th Annual Parrot Lover's Cruise, one of the most spectacular cruises for parrot enthusiasts. Leave your worries behind and relax as you join us to discover some of the bluest waters and best sightseeing in the world. Educate yourself with onboard parrot seminars and visit exotic ports of call where you may get a chance to see wild parrots!

New excursions added - book early to ensure your spot.

Date: Nov. 2 - 9, 2014
Contact: Carol Cipriano
Email: carolstraveltime@gmail.com
Phone: 1.570.470.0034
Learn more: http://www.parrotloverscruise.com

For more event listings, visit the WPT website at:
http://www.parrots.org/index.php/parrotnews/Events/