09:55Local action protects critically endangered bird speciesThe vulnerable white‑shouldered ibis parrot has become unexpectedly common in Nonthaburi and nearby Pathum Thani, thanks partly to grassroots conservation by a local gas‑strut specialist who installed artificial nests around a Buddhist temple. Despite growing community support, the birds still face threats from escaped pet parrots, the loss of old nesting trees and shrinking green spaces, prompting calls to protect urban trees and habitat so the species can persist.

Source: Bangkok Post February 28, 2026 03:22 UTC