Scientists documented the presence of night parrots at 17 out of 31 surveyed sites, revealing a population of at least 50 individuals. The night parrot shares a unique trait with only one other parrot species, the kākāpō of New Zealand – they are the world’s only nocturnal parrots. Conservation implications and future managementThe rediscovery of the night parrot population has significant implications for conservation efforts in Australia and beyond. The thriving night parrot population demonstrates the species’ resilience in the face of such environmental challenges. A beacon of hope in conservationThe rediscovery of the night parrot community has been hailed as a “fairytale in terms of conservation” by ornithologist Steve Murphy.

Source: The Guardian November 23, 2024 13:10 UTC