The Seychelles black parrot is one of the rarest avian wonders on the planet, found only on the pristine Praslin Island within the Seychelles archipelago. With a fragile population estimated between 520 and 900 individuals, this medium-sized parrot (Coracopsis barklyi) holds the honor of being the nation’s official bird while also ranking among the most vulnerable endemic species in the Seychelles.

Hidden in the heart of the Indian Ocean, Farquhar Atoll is a remote paradise located southwest of Mahé , the main island of Seychelles. Covering 170.5 square kilometers, this pristine atoll comprises ten distinct islands, with North Island and South Island making up 97% of its landmass.