Repatriation of grey parrots to the Republic of Congo

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FIEB and the Jane Goodall Institute have collaborated with a pioneering project to repatriate 34 African grey parrots confiscated from illegal wildlife trade to the Republic of Congo, with the support of the Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge. These parrots were rehabilitated at the FIEB Foundation's facilities before being returned to their natural habitat. The project aims to restore populations and educate the public on the importance of conserving endangered species.

This project addresses the urgent international need to tackle illegal wildlife trade and restore populations of African grey parrots in their natural habitat. The African grey parrot is a critically endangered species, and its survival depends on coordinated conservation efforts. Collaboration with the Jane Goodall Institute and support from the Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge have successfully repatriated all confiscated animals.

The project involves several phases: first, the confiscation of African grey parrots from illegal trade in Spain, followed by their rehabilitation at the FIEB Foundation's facilities. Subsequently, in collaboration with the Jane Goodall Institute, logistics are organised for their safe repatriation to the Tchimpounga Center in the Republic of Congo. Once there, after months of adaptation, the parrots are reintroduced into their natural habitat in protected areas.

We know the project is working through several key indicators: the survival rate of the parrots after reintroduction, their observed behaviour and adaptation in their natural habitat, and continuous monitoring by local experts. Additionally, the project has raised public awareness about illegal wildlife trade and the conservation of African grey parrots, reflected in the growing commitment of local communities and institutional support for biodiversity conservation.

Republic of Congo, Toledo, Spain