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Title
Research and conservation of the larger parrots of Africa and Madagascar: a review of knowledge gaps and opportunities
Author(s)
Martin, R. O.;Perrin, M. R.;Boyes, R. S.;Abebe, Y. D.;Annorbah, N. D.;Asamoah, A.;Bizimana, D.;Bobo, K. S.;Bunbury, N.;Brouwer, J.;Diop, M. S.;Ewnetu, M.;Fotso, R. C.;Garteh, J.;Hall, P.;Holbech, L. H.;Madindou, I. R.;Maisels, F.;Mokoko, J.;Mulwa, R.;Reuleaux, A.;Symes, C.;Tamungang, S.;Taylor, S.;Valle, S.;Waltert, M.;Wondafrash, M.
Published
2014
Publisher
Ostrich: Journal of African Ornithology
Published Version DOI
https://doi.org/10.2989/00306525.2014.948943
Abstract
Parrot populations in Africa and Madagascar are declining and the need for conservation actions to address threats is increasingly recognised. Effective conservation requires a robust knowledge base on which decisions over appropriate actions can be made, yet at present there is no current and readily accessible synthesis of the status of populations, the threats they face and knowledge gaps. Here we begin to address this shortfall for the larger species in the region belonging to the genera Coracopsis, Poicephalus, Psittacus and Psittacula. We review developments since the production of the IUCN Parrot Action Plan published in 2000, identify areas where critical knowledge is lacking and highlight opportunities to address them. While advances have been made over the last decade, progress has not been evenly spread, with a strong bias towards populations in southern Africa. To date much research has focused on describing aspects of ecology and behaviour and there remains a need for studies determining the current status of populations and the factors limiting distributions and abundance. This review aims to provide a basis upon which progress towards an improved understanding of the conservation needs of the larger parrots of Africa and Madagascar can be made.
Keywords
conservation priorities;conservation status;Coracopsis;Poicephalus;Psittacula;Psittacus
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