Friends of Belize Bird Rescue

The yellow-headed parrot is a subspecies unique to Belize. Their startling ability to mimic has made them a highly sought-after victim of the illegal pet trade. It is a CITES-listed Endangered Species. Threats to the yellow-head include poaching, nest damage, habitat destruction, crop pests, and other natural issues.

The dramatic reduction in population numbers means that every successful reintroduction is important to the population. A grant was awarded to the Friends of Belize Bird rescue for a project to help re-populate the Yellow-Headed Amazon Parrot. The project collected abandoned eggs or chicks (or those in danger of poaching) from parrot nests and hand-rear them for eventual return to the wild.