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The Cape Parrot: Mistbelt Forest Ambassadors

The Afrotemperate forest habitat of the Cape Parrot is a rich and diverse ecosystem. During research into the habitat of the Cape Parrot, it was realised jjust how fragile this forest is and the many threats facing the survival of this specialised forest habitat, with its towering and ancient canopies of native trees and the myriad of fauna and flora living within it. To depict the Cape Parrot in its natural habitat, the focus was on yellowwoods, the preferred trees for nesting, foraging, and socialising.

The second of the Cape Parrot infographic posters covers the Afrotemperate forest habitat, in which these fascinating birds are found, and threats to the survival of this vulnerable mistbelt habitat. A downloadable fact sheet accompanies this infographic poster, to be used alongside upcoming lesson plans, which will be published during the year. An illustrated poster of a Cape Parrot pair at a nest site within their habitat is also available for download at https:// www.birdlife.org.za/bird-of-the-year-2023/