Wild Bird Trust – Cape Parrot Project

The Cape Parrot Project (CPP) is the Wild Bird Trust’s flagship conservation initiative dedicated to saving the endangered Cape Parrot, a species found only in South Africa. With fewer than 2,000 individuals remaining in the wild, the Cape Parrot faces growing threats from habitat loss, forest degradation, disease, and climate change. CPP works to secure the species’ future by protecting and restoring the indigenous forests it depends on, while strengthening the connection between people and nature. Our work focuses on three core areas: research and monitoring, habitat restoration, and community engagement. Through long-term scientific research, we track population trends and health. Habitat restoration includes planting indigenous trees, managing invasive species, and protecting critical forest corridors. Community programmes empower local people to become active custodians of South Africa’s natural heritage. By combining science, restoration, and community-driven conservation, the Cape Parrot Project is working to ensure a thriving future for both the Cape Parrot and the forests it calls home.