Regent Parrot Project

Trees For Life has been working in collaboration with local landholders and the Murraylands & Riverland Landscape Board in the Murraylands region of South Australia since 2022 to create vital habitat for the vulnerable Regent Parrot (Polytelis anthopeplus monarchoides).

These beautiful birds depend on safe, sheltered flight routes and reliable access to foraging sites within range of their breeding colonies along the Murray River. Loss of habitat due to clearance of vegetation and drought threatens their survival in this landscape.

Through direct seeding, Trees For Life is working to create, bolster and connect sites which supply crucial habitat for Regent Parrots.

At our 40 hectare site in Murtho, we have direct seeded 40,000 plants from 25 different local native species which provide important sources of protection and food. This will benefit not only the Regent Parrot but also a suite of other threatened mallee and woodland birds, reptiles and insects.

Read our 2026 Murtho Site Report here.

In 2026, we are direct seeding a new 20 hectare site at a Nature Foundation property in Pooginook, adjacent to the Pooginook Conservation Park. This will further improve the Regent Parrot’s chances to thrive, along with other wildlife such as the southern hairy-nosed wombat.

To support Trees For Life’s work in the Regent Parrot Project, become a Trees For Habitat sponsor for $5 plus GST per tree. Read more about Trees For Habitat here.

The Regent Parrot Project is supported by the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board and the South Australian Regent Parrot Recovery Team.

Banner image by Alan Pettigrew.