Indonesian Parrot Project

Our mission is to help conserve Indonesian cockatoos and parrots which are endangered in the wild, through actions in situ and ex situ work. Examples of our in situ work include •Collaborating with governmental and non-governmental agencies to reduce the trapping, smuggling, transport, and sale of wild cockatoos. •Rehabilitation of cockatoos and other psittacines confiscated by authorities from smugglers. •Carry out relevant scientific studies (such as genetic studies; census or breeding analyses; observation of nest behavior; analyses of food requirements) necessary for care of the cockatoos. •Ecological studies to obtain needed information about the local ecology of the cockatoos and parrots of Indonesia. Ex situ work includes: •C-A-P (Conservation-Awareness-Pride Program)-Designed to teach children of various ages about their own cockatoos and parrots; why they are important and should be conserved; and build pride in them. •Economic Development for the local residents by providing alternate means of sustainable income to villagers, who in turn will protect the cockatoos from trapping. Examples include hiring forest wardens to find and follow up over time (from blinds or safe distances) the presence of active nests. Support women’s cooperatives, which in turn will earn profit (and pride) through the local making of arts and crafts, and organic farming, and harvesting of mangrove. And hiring local guides and porters and have our guests stay in the homes in the local community bringing revenue to the people and the village through our ecotourism program