yellow-eared parrot conservation

[MommyBird]

The colorful, elusive Yellow-eared Parrot was considered by many to be a lost species until April 1999, when a group of researchers sponsored by ABC and Fundación Loro Parque discovered a group of 81 in the misty heights of the Colombian Andes.

Since this rediscovery, Yellow-eared Parrot numbers have rebounded due to intensive conservation, but like the Fuertes's Parrot and Santa Marta Parakeet, this bird remains one of the most threatened parrot species in Colombia.

more info, photos and video at link:
Yellow-eared Parrot | American Bird Conservancy

 

[Shezbug]

Such a pretty bird.

 

[MommyBird]

I agree, I thought he was a real cutie!

 

[Mockinbirdiva]

Beautiful! Great news they are rebounding ... a small start is better than no start at all!

 

[Monica]

They are rather cute conures!

I've also heard of people suggesting using green balloons for the festival instead!