Parrot rehabilitation centre, Seram, Maluku

The Kembali Bebas Avian Centre is for rescue, rehabilitation and a sanctuary for parrots. It is in north Seram, Maluku, Indonesia. Seram is the largest island in Maluku province, which is part of Maluku (The Moluccas).

The birds are cared for by Yayasan Wallacea (Wallacea Foundation) and Project Bird Watch. These come under the Indonesian Parrot Project. This centre rescues parrots (and some other birds) from hunters and the middle men, as well as pet birds.

Visitors have to wear masks

 cockatoo -

Hornbill

 Cassowary

I saw :
Lories – Rainbow, Moluccan, Purple Nape, Red, Chattering.
Cockatoos – Seram, white (Alba), Yellow Crested (Sumba).
Blyth Hornbill from Irian Jaya
Electus parrot
Cassowary
And 2 kangaroo from Aru.

The centre also has 4 tree platforms, from 22m to 45m. The 22m high one is inside the parrot centre. The visitor can easily reach the platform by wearing a harness and being pulled up on a rope and pulley system.

We had afternoon tea up on the platform -

For more information on the centre, see this article I wrote, parrot rescue centre-wildasia.

For other photos from Seram, see Maluku Seram and Sawai and Akohi Cave.

© Liz Price
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