Air Mauritius Sustainability programme

"Connect and Protect"

Air Mauritius in partnership with the National Parks and Conservation Service, invites you to discover the unique biodiversity of Mauritius. Committed to the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, Air Mauritius is dedicated to protect and preserve Mauritius natural heritage for generations to come. Join us on a journey of conservation and sustainable development as we celebrate our island’s natural treasures.

‘Connect and Protect’ focuses on the Mauritius Cuckoo-shrike, an endemic bird.

The Mauritius Cuckoo-shrike (Lalage typica), unique to the island, inhabits native forests and feeds on insects and fruits. With a population of around 1,000 individuals, this endemic passerine is listed as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (ICUN), highlighting the island’s fragile biodiversity. Males have vivid coloration, whilst females are more muted for camouflage.