Invitation to Participate
Dear Participant,
You are invited to take part in a research study titled “Public Perceptions and Distribution of Non-Native Rose-Ringed Parakeets (Psittacula krameri) in Gauteng Province, South Africa.”
About the Research Team
Dr Tinyiko Shivambu from the University of South Africa (UNISA), College of Environmental and Agricultural Sciences, Department of Environmental Sciences, is leading this study. Researchers from UNISA, Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), and the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) are collaborating on the project.
Who Can Participate?
This study focuses on adults aged 18 years and older who live in urban or peri-urban areas of Gauteng Province. These are areas where rose-ringed parakeets have been observed.
Purpose of the Study
The study aims to identify where rose-ringed parakeets occur in Gauteng. In addition, it seeks to understand how members of the public perceive these birds.
Ultimately, the findings will assist researchers and conservation authorities. They will use the results to better understand the species’ presence in urban environments and to explore possible management options.
What Participation Involves
Participation requires completing an anonymous online questionnaire. The questionnaire takes approximately 8–10 minutes to complete.
It includes questions about:
▪️Your sightings of rose-ringed parakeets
▪️Observed behaviour
▪️Your views on their impacts and possible control measures
Participation is entirely voluntary. You may skip any question you prefer not to answer. Furthermore, you may withdraw at any time before submitting the questionnaire without any consequences.
Ethics Approval
The University of South Africa Human Research Ethics Committee has reviewed and approved the study.
Ethics reference number: 2025/CAES_HREC/11182
Questions or Concerns
If you have questions about the study or your rights as a participant, please contact:
Dr Tinyiko Shivambu
Email: shivatc@unisa.ac.za
Tel: 015 670 9906
Consent to Participate
Please review the consent form using the link below:
Consent Form:
https://mylifeunisaac-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/shivatc_unisa_ac_za/ETCeBf0tvG5HiXNffkxRRK4BxKVCT2fw2QCmO__BPI63PA?e=Bwgfb5
By proceeding to the questionnaire, you confirm that you have read and understood the study information. You also confirm that you consent to participate voluntarily.
Your responses will remain anonymous unless you choose to provide your contact details.