Cape Parrot (Eng. Succulent Karoo Programme Yellowwoods are mast fruiting and these fruiting events can be separated by long intervals of six to seven years. Email: safeguards@sanbi.org.za, Interests when these are available, but will also feed on the kernels of other forest fruit including wild plum (Harpephyllum caffrum), white stinkwood (Celtis africana), ironwood (Oleo capensis), white pear (Apodytes dimidiata), and the exotic and invasive syringa (Melia azedarach) and black wattle (Acacia mollissima) at other times of the year. We have been offered right of first offer to purchase the property. Fruit kernels of yellowwood trees are only available from June through to November. Fifteen years of annual Cape Parrot (. pecan nuts. Help us in our fight. 2001c. 2015) indicated clear genetic differentiation between P.r. Physical: 2 Cussonia Ave, Brummeria, Pretoria. suahelicus–P.r. Due to the variable fruiting phenology of yellowwood species, the Cape parrot is considered a food nomad, moving between forest patches and occasionally making long foraging trips to coastal forests and/or visiting food sources outside of forests, including commercial orchards and gardens during the summer months when food is scarce. After all the years of effort building the structures currently used to house our birds, we cannot simply move. The diet of the Cape Parrot is the most specialised of all the Poicephalus species studied thus far. Wirminghaus, J.O., Downs, C.T., Symes, C.T. Native to just a few forests of South Africa, there are now estimated to be fewer than 2,000 of these magnificent birds left. All Cape Parrot Rescue & Adoption Inc. is a Massachusetts Non-Profit Corporation filed on March 13, 2003. fuscicollis cluster, supporting previous recommendations that the Cape Parrot should be viewed as a separate species, namely P. robustus, and that the Grey-headed Parrot and Brown-necked Parrot should be grouped under the P. fuscicollis species complex as P.f. The Registered Agent on file for this company is Sterling W. Farrenkopf and is located at 13 North Rd., W. Harwich, MA 02671. The birds that are surrendered and confiscated that land up at our sanctuary deserve a second chance. Parrot Hope is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of parrots, the plight of which is often overlooked in animal rescue. The chicks fledge at 55–79 days after which they remain in groups with their parents and continue to be fed by both parents. Email: fraud@kpmg.co.za Breeding occurs all year round, but usually peaks from August to February. Cape Parrots are food nomads; moving between forest patches depending on food availability. Even though four eggs are laid on average, only one or two are usually hatched and fledged. & Perrin, M.R., 2002b. SANBI – Biodiversity Assessment and Monitoring & Perrin, M.R. It is the only parrot species endemic to the country and it would be a major loss for our biodiversity if this parrot species goes extinct. The species is listed as Endangered in the South African Red Data Book for Birds, and as Critically Endangered on the current ‘Threatened or Protected species list (section 56 of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act No. Species: P. robustus (Gmelin, 1788), Autho: Jeanetta Selier While the ultimate threat to this species is habitat loss through the degradation and reduction in Afromontane Southern Mistbelt Forest, the more recent, but also significant, threats are (1) infection and mortality caused by Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease Virus (PBFDV), and (2) local poaching and trade. Cape Parrots are predispersal seed predators, feeding predominantly on the kernels of yellowwood trees, while the kernels are still unripe and hard. Save our Sanctuary. It is also protected under several provincial ordinances. Conservation status and what the future holds. Between periods of activity birds can be seen resting or preening. The Cape parrot is a large bird with a distinct coloration of the head and body. The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) contributes to South Africa’s sustainable development by facilitating access to biodiversity data, generating information and knowledge, building capacity, providing policy advice, showcasing and conserving biodiversity in its national botanical and zoological gardens. Both parents attend to the nest and regurgitate food to the young, but the female seems to spend more time in the nest. Order: Psittaciformes Little sign of the magic that was about to happen. Biodiversity Science, Report complaints on environmental and/or social harms and gender discrimination arising from SANBI’s activities, Coetzer, W.G., Downs, C.T., Perrin, M.R. They are considered solitary, non-territorial nesters and start breeding at 4–5 years of age, only breeding in alternate years. Until recently the Cape Parrot (Poicephalus robustus robustus) was not recognised as a separate species from the Grey-headed Parrot (Poicephalus robustus fuscicollis). All the species in this genus have heads that are a different colour to the rest of their bodies. Often confused with the more widely distributed Grey-headed Parrot, the Cape Parrot is the only endemic parrot species in South Africa, with a wild population of less than 1 000 birds according to an assessment done in 2004. ); Knysna papagaai, woudpapagaai (Afr. The most logical and viable solution is to purchase the property. & Perrin, M.R. Taxonomic relationships of the subspecies of the Cape Parrot. A small fragmented subpopulation still persists in the Magoebaskloof region of Limpopo Province. These lovely birds are not a well known species in the United States. Preening includes scratching and stretching behaviour. Fruiting in two afromontane forests in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The thighs and outer edges of the wings are orange-red and the tail and flight feathers are bottle-green to black. Flock size is rarely greater than 10 individuals and is often family groups (an adult pair with 2–4 juveniles or non-breeding birds). Florida Parrot Rescue works throughout the entire state of Florida, and is a 501c3 non-profit, all volunteer run, avian rescue dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and placement of companion parrots. After an incubation period of 28–30 days, the female lays an average of four eggs. A shell of a house. CAPE Programme The species is a secondary cavity nester, preferring tall, dead yellowwoods as nesting sites. suahelicus–P.r. They are good flyers and regularly commute between coastal forests and inland forests. ), which is prevalent in the Cape Parrot’s habitat. & Symes, C.T. This could be due to demand being higher than the supply, as the captive breeding success of these parrots is rather low. Juveniles resemble the female, but without red on the legs and wing edges. An empty piece of land in the middle of residential suburb. The genus name, Poicephalus, means ‘different head’. Focus should be put on establishing a completely self-sustaining captive breeding programme to supply the pet trade and thereby hopefully reduce harvesting of wild birds. The most logical and viable solution is to purchase the property. They prefer the fruit kernels of yellowwood trees (Afrocarpus / Podocarpus spp.) It is dedicated to alleviating the crisis facing captive parrots who often end up unwanted, neglected, abused, and abandoned by improper homes. suahelicus and P.f. 2004. Poorer world without me Thus these parrots can therefore exploit this food source before any other frugivores can feed on the yellowwood kernels. Downs, C.T. However, Cape Parrots roost communally in large Eucalyptus or yellowwood trees along the highest ridges and at these sites flock sizes may increase to 20–70 birds as several groups aggregate. The Cape Parrot is a medium to large parrot approximately 251–349 mm in length, and weighs approximately 260–329 g. The feathers on the head, throat and neck are olive yellow to golden brown, while the body and the wings are dark green. 2001b. Let’s not give up on them. We understand that all parrot owners love their birds, and that finding a … 2001a. The species name, robustus, is Latin for ‘robust’, probably referring to its beak, which is quite hefty and allows the Cape Parrot to crack open all sorts of hard nuts and fruits; especially those of the yellowwood trees (Podocarpus spp. suahelicus and P.f. The loud and often continuous calling of the Cape Parrot makes it conspicuous. Harvesting of Cape Parrots from the wild is, however, still a problem. Kingdom: Animalia Diet of the Cape parrot. The exotic pet trade has a major influence on parrots worldwide and it is no different for the Cape Parrot. The Cape Parrots are from southern parts of Africa including the countries of Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Angola, Zaire, and Tanzania. Family: Psittacidae & Perrin, M.R. The species has a distinct vocal repertoire that includes the following five distinct calls described as ‘tzu-weee, zu-wee, zeu-wee, zz-keek and a nasal zeek’. The Cape parrot also called the Grey headed parrot is the largest type of Poicephalus. 10 (NEMBA) of 2004)’. Tel: +27 (0)12 843 5000 However, genetic work conducted by the University of KwaZulu-Natal (Coetzer et al. The company's File Number is listed as 000837676. With your help we’ve passed 100k – next milestone 200k!We CAN do it! The Cape Parrot has a very large beak used to crack all sorts of hard nuts and fruit kernels, especially those of the yellowwood trees. Wirminghaus, J.O., Downs, C.T., Symes, C.T. There are records of Cape Parrots visiting coastal forests and/or commercial orchards and gardens during the summer months when food is scarce. This will ensure we can continue our efforts as being the only legitimate parrot rescue facility in South Africa, and along with caring for the over 200 birds in our flock, we aim to educate people to avoid having more of these beautiful birds land up in rehabilitation facilities. Females have an orange patch on their foreheads. fuscicollis cluster, supporting previous recommendations that the Cape Parrot should be viewed as a separate species, namely P. robustus, and that the Grey-headed Parrot and Brown-necked Parrot should be grouped under the P. fuscicollis species complex as P.f. Read about SANBI’s two Plants of the Week, Find out more about South Africa’s extraordinarily rich and diverse plant life as SANBI’s horticulturists and botanists highlight two new […], Common names: Karoo brown locust or brown locust (English); tsie e sootho (southern Sotho) Locusts are grasshoppers that are able […]. Class: Aves Molecular systematicsof the Cape Parrot (, Downs, C.T., Pfeiffer, M., & Hart, L.A. 2014. fuscicollis respectively. These kernels are unpalatable for other frugivores while still unripe. Fax: +27 (0)12 804 3211, To report suspected fraud at SANBI The current distribution of the Cape Parrot is restricted to a mosaic of Afromontane Southern Mistbelt forests from Hogsback in the Eastern Cape through to the Balgowan and Karkloof areas of KwaZulu-Natal. However, genetic work conducted by the University of KwaZulu-Natal (Coetzer et al. How to recognise a Cape Parrot. Genus: Poicephalus This bird species’ whole lifestyle is centred on yellowwood trees (Podocarpus spp.). Previously they were more widespread in KwaZulu-Natal, the former Transkei and the Eastern Cape, but are now locally extinct from the Afromontane Southern Mistbelt forests north of Balgowan and along the escarpment through Mpumalanga to Limpopo Province. Due to the continued decline in forest patches and subsequent food shortages, the birds have increasingly made use of commercial crops e.g. ); isiKwenene (Zulu); isikhwenene (Xhosa); hokwe (Tswana). fuscicollis respectively. Wirminghaus, J.O., Downs, C.T., Symes, C.T. Numerous breeders across the country are breeding with this species. 2015) showed clear genetic differentiation between P.r. Foraging is concentrated in the first and last few hours of daylight. robustus and the P.r. Until recently the Cape Parrot (Poicephalus robustus robustus) was not recognised as a separate species from the Grey-headed Parrot (Poicephalus robustus fuscicollis).

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