#PODCAST Conservationists confident that the "critically endangered" status of the Cape Parrot will soon change... #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Conservationists are confident that the "critically endangered" status of South Africa's only indigenous parrot, the Cape Parrot is soon to change due to its growing numbers. Non-Profit Organisation, The Cape Parrot Project aims to conserve the bird through research and habitat restoration efforts. With a population of less than 2000 in the wild, the colourful bird is endangered due to destruction and degradation of their forest habitat. Project Manager of the Wild Bird Trust's Cape Parrot Project, Susan Wishart says various habitat restoration projects and awareness programmes within communities are playing a major role in its conservation...