The Cape Parrot is one of South Africa's most threatened birds, with only around 1,000 to 1,500 individuals remaining in the wild. Flocks are a regular sight in the Dargle as they move between indigenous forest patches, often announcing their arrival with loud calls overhead. Closely associated with Yellowwood forests, they rely on mature and dead trees for nesting sites, while their powerful beaks allow them to crack open seeds and fruit. Habitat loss, the removal of nesting trees, disease and illegal capture for the pet trade continue to threaten the species, making the Dargle's remaining mistbelt forests critically important for its survival.