At a glance
- IUCN category
- VU · Vulnerable
- Animal group
- Birds
- Population trend
- Decreasing
- Last verified
Conservation overview
The golden parakeet (golden conure) is a brilliant yellow parrot of the Brazilian Amazon. It is assessed as Vulnerable.
It is unusually social, with helpers assisting at the nest.
Range & habitat
Lowland Amazon rainforest of northern Brazil.
Major threats
Threats below are drawn from the authoritative sources listed on this page. For the current, complete assessment, see the IUCN Red List.
- Trapping for the pet trade
- Deforestation
Why it matters
A vivid yellow Amazon parrot prized in the pet trade, the golden parakeet is a flagship for protecting lowland Brazilian rainforest.
Sources
Sources for Golden Parakeet
- IUCN Red List — look up Golden Parakeet (authoritative status)
- BirdLife International
Frequently Asked Questions
What is unusual about golden parakeet breeding?
It often breeds cooperatively, with several birds helping to defend the nest and care for the young, which is unusual among parrots.
Why is the golden parakeet Vulnerable?
Published assessments cite trapping for the pet trade and deforestation across its Amazon range. See the IUCN Red List for the current assessment.
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