Conservation Status
Conservation hubClose to qualifying as threatened in the near future.
The blue-rumped parrot faces threats from habitat loss and the pet trade. While specific recovery programs are not widely documented, conservation efforts often focus on protecting its forest habitats. Responsible safari tourism can help by raising awareness and providing economic incentives for local communities to conserve these natural areas, thereby protecting the parrot's home.
The blue-rumped parrot is a parrot found in the very southern tip of Myanmar, peninsular Thailand, Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra and nearby islands. It is a small parrot (18 cm) and is primarily green with bright red underwing coverts, a reddish shoulder patch, and yellowish margins on the wing coverts. It is sexually dimorphic. The female has a grey-brown head. The male has a black mantle, red upper mandible, and blue head and rump.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Blue-rumped Parrot. Sightings recorded in 7 safari areas total.
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