Specifically, the study will examine what the parrots eat and how their food supply changes over time and across different seasons. Understanding these patterns is essential for protecting the habitats they depend on and ensuring their continued survival in the wild.

To achieve this, the project will combine ecological field surveys with community-based research. Field observations will document feeding behaviour, dietary preferences, and the distribution of important food plants across different habitat types and seasons on Sherbro Island. These surveys will help establish patterns in resource use and identify areas that are particularly important for feeding. At the same time, questionnaire surveys will be conducted with local communities to gather traditional ecological knowledge about the parrot’s feeding habits, seasonal variations in food availability, and local perceptions of conservation challenges. This will help provide a broader understanding of environmental changes that may not be fully captured through field observations alone.

Building on this evidence, the project will develop practical and targeted recommendations for conservation action. These will include strategies for habitat management, the promotion of sustainable agroforestry practices that incorporate key food plants used by the parrots, and community-led initiatives that align conservation goals with local livelihoods.