STEPS FOR REHABILITATION AND RELEASE
Confiscation Parrots selected for release were confiscated between 2017 and 2019 in Shabunda Territory (South Kivu) and in Maniema Provence, by ICCN and government officials.
Rescue In all three cases, the parrots were transported by plane to Lwiro Primates Rehabilitation Center.
Rehabilitation After confiscation each animal underwent a general examination, normally under anesthesia. The examination included a complete examination of the animals focused on the physical condition (weighing) and the condition of the feathers and blood collection. Faecal samples were examined at the Centre de Research en Sciences Naturelles (CRSN) laboratory. They were dewormed against external and internal parasites and an additional multivitamin was administered in addition to subcutaneous and oral hydration. An antistress antibiotic treatment was administered in the water during quarantine. Each animal has been identified with a subcutaneous micro-chip on the back and a metal ring on the foot. The state of arrival of animals was very
poor, many of them had low fitness and their wing (primary) feathers had been cut, which
46 BIRD SCENE
The physical recovery process is long. First parrots were housed in smaller aviaries to prevent injury from falling before they had recovered the ability to fly well. In a large aviary they faced the risk of falling and sustaining injuries, particularly to their furcula (wishbone). Most of the animals showed poor plumage condition.
did not allow us to release them directly to nature, requiring a recovery process of several months. The physical recovery process is long. First
parrots were housed in smaller aviaries to prevent injury from falling before they had recovered the ability to fly well. In a large aviary they faced the risk of falling and sustaining injuries, particularly to their furcula (wishbone). Most of the animals showed poor plumage condition. The first and secondary feathers were not well developed. We had to wait for the feathers to molt and sometimes remove the feathers to stimulate it. When they were ready, they were
transferred to a larger flight aviary that was purpose built with the support of the World Parrot Trust and partners. In this aviary where they had the space to fly to strengthen flight muscles and were encouraged to fly several times every day throughout the final stages of rehabilitation.
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