PARROT PEOPLE

PARROT PEOPLE – DRAMA The Orange Bellied Parrot, the world’s most endangered parrot, is a brilliant little bird staring into the abyss of extinction. Five years ago, there were only 17 known birds in the wild. This film shines a light on the people behind the parrot, the people that refuse to let this bird go extinct. These are the conservation scientists of the Tasmanian’s Orange Bellied Parrot program and their small army of dedicated volunteers.

Post author:Gabe
Post published:February 26, 2025
Post category:GRIT Films

PARROT PEOPLE – 12:41 minutes

Director/Producer: Matthew Newton

Synopsis

The Orange Bellied Parrot, the world’s most endangered parrot, is a brilliant little bird staring into the abyss of extinction. Five years ago, there were only 17 known birds in the wild. This film shines a light on the people behind the parrot, the people that refuse to let this bird go extinct. These are the conservation scientists of the Tasmanian’s Orange Bellied Parrot program and their small army of dedicated volunteers.

Themes

The finality of extinction.
Fighting extinction of a species
Habitat Loss
Sustainability
Challenges for migratory birds

Discussion questions

What have you learnt about the Orange Bellied parrot; their size, habitat and migratory habits? How many OBP’s exist in the world?
What can people do to help the environment? What is citizen science?
Why is the film called Parrot People rather than the Orange Bellied Parrot?
What does the possible extinction of this bird make you feel?
What is the emotional toll on people working with endangered animals or birds?
What threat does the H5N1 virus pose to birds across the world?

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