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Cape
Parrot Fact Sheet (50/50)
 The
Cape Parrot (Poicephalus robustus) is listed in the Red Data Book of
birds of South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland as endangered. The
estimated population of the species in Southern Africa is 1322
individuals, so this species has a high probability of extinction in
years to come.
You might ask, what has caused its
numbers to decline so badly? Well the main reason is the felling of
yellowwood trees in its forest environment. One of the main food sources
of the Cape Parrot are the seeds from yellowwood trees, so no trees, no
food! It also uses these trees for its nesting hollows. Another reason
quoted for their decline is that they are captured by people supplying
the caged bird trade.
So, with only R1000.00 per year you can help by adopting a Cape Parrot. The money you donate will help BirdLife South Africa to raise awareness around the threats facing the Cape Parrot thorough community projects and habitat conservation.
Adopt a Parrot Now!
Neil Smith
Manager-Conservation Division.
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