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Due to continued deforestation of the Amazon rainforest these parakeets are losing more and more habitat. They are able to survive in dense secondary forest but are not found in agricultural landscapes. Furthermore, these birds are hunted, which is why they are classed as “endangered”.
Characteristics
| Classification | Order: parrots; family: Neotropical and Afrotropical parrots (Psittacidae) |
|---|---|
| Diet | Fruits, flowers, seeds, berries and nuts |
| Habitat | Dense rainforest vegetation |
| Reproduction | 4-6 eggs, incubation: 25 days |
Status according to Red List
More information you will get on the web page of the IUCN Red List.
