Parrot Breeders Association of Southern Africa Pasa/Pvsa

14/08/2024

14/08/2024

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13/08/2024

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13/08/2024

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What does the law state? Rose-ringed parakeets are listed as Category 2 – captive birds require a permit. Feral or escaped birds revert to Category 1b. “Any person undertaking rose-ringed parakeet breeding registered with the relevant industry Association is exempted from requiring a permit for ...

10/08/2024

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08/08/2024

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As shared by Mike Henshall, who captured this beautiful image of an adult male Cape Parrot in Magoebaskloof, parrots are truly remarkable creatures, with 402 species on Earth. Sadly, of these 402 species, 16 are considered extinct, and a further 168 are at risk of extinction.

It’s not all bad news, though—there are several research and conservation organisations around the world working hard to restore habitat for these beautiful birds. Many of these projects have already shown success, with reports of different species increasing in numbers.

In South Africa, we are dedicated to protecting and restoring the habitats of the Cape Parrot, to secure a future for these magnificent birds.

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08/08/2024

08/08/2024

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03/08/2024

Update on 33rd MEETING OF THE ANIMALS COMMITTEE.

03/08/2024

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CITES works by subjecting international trade in specimens of selected species to certain controls. All import, export, re-export and introduction from the sea

31/07/2024

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As the only parrot species endemic to South Africa, the Cape Parrot is more than just a beautiful bird – it symbolises our rich biodiversity. If this flagship species is gone, we lose a unique part of our natural heritage and a powerful symbol for broader conservation efforts, risking the neglect of the entire ecosystem it represents.

Supporting Cape Parrot conservation is not just about saving one species, it’s about protecting the entire forest ecosystem they call home. Every effort we make to preserve these parrots has a ripple effect, protecting countless other species and the habitats they depend on.

To learn more about our work, visit https://www.wildbirdtrust.com/projects/cape-parrot-project.

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30/07/2024

Options Available to Join PASA:

Become a member of the PASA and enjoy many benefits as a member of the biggest parrot breeders association in Southern Africa.

As a member you wil receive an unique lifelong breeders code to be used on your rings to permanently identify birds bred by yourself.

Members are entitled to order good quality rings at the best prices from the PASA.

You wil be kept up to date with the latest avicultural news by PASA through the newsletter Fokus, and the website.

There are also other products exclusively for members on the Products webpage.

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30/07/2024

The Parrot Breeders Association Of Southern Africa

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Where it all started....

On 26 November 1980, the Avicultural Board of Southern Africa was founded at a meeting at the Helderfontein Conference Centre near Fourways. The main aim was to organise the avian industry and to protect the interests of members.

Dr David Russel was elected as the first chairperson and Dianne Buckley as the secretary. Among the founding members were Dr Chris Kingsley, David and Vera Dennison, Louis Bothma, John Connan, Hans Breytenbach, Dr Lukas Stolz, Kiepie Herholdt, Craig Smith, Arthur and Jill Duvenhage, Nico Theunissen and Mike Bester.

Two years later, Dr Chris Kingsley took over as chairperson. In 1989, Dr Kingsley resigned as chairperson due to the workload in his practice, and Louis Bothma was elected as chairperson.

Dirk Grobler also deserves special mention for his dedicated efforts to establish breeder registration for the Avicultural Board.

Initially, the Avicultural Board of Southern Africa had its rings manufactured by a well-known ring manufacturer. However, due to the large quantities it took too long to complete orders, and a decision was taken to develop a machine to manufacture the Boards own rings.

During the 1995 CONGRESS, a decision was taken to change the name of AVICULTURAL BOARD to AVICULTURAL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA.

During the 2007 congress, the name was again changed to PARROT BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA because it was more descriptive, since most members only breed with parrots.

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28/07/2024

26/07/2024

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25/07/2024

One of the yearly highlights, a get together for all our members, this weekend 27 July 2024, the Annual General Meeting and Symposium of PASA.

Guest Speaker :Prof Sandi Willows-Munro from UKZN.
Topic: Progress on the African Grey Conservation Fund Project – Background, research aims and anticipated outcomes.
Prof Sandi Willows-Munro: 30 years of Cape Parrot research and conservation

Members welcome to join online via Teams.

24/07/2024

Do you keep Rose-Ringed Parakeets? (A.K.A Indian Ringnecks) It is against the law to keep them if you do not have an Alien Invasive species permit.https://pv...