Endangered thick-billed parrot population rises 10% after 32 years of conservation
- After 32 years of dedicated conservation efforts, the endangered thick-billed parrot is experiencing a robust nesting.
- A recent census estimated around 2,500 thick-billed parrots, reflecting a 10% increase over the past 12 years.
- Conservation initiatives have focused on habitat protection and the installation of more than 110 artificial nests.
- Recent tracking studies showed a tagged parrot migrated 500 kilometers in 24 days, uncovering new nesting sites.
Source: firstpost.com
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