Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The El Oro parakeet faces significant threats from habitat loss due to deforestation for agriculture and logging. While specific recovery programs are limited, ongoing efforts focus on protecting its remaining cloud forest habitat. Responsible safari tourism helps by providing economic incentives for local communities to conserve these forests, as well as raising awareness about the parakeet's plight.
The El Oro parakeet is an Endangered species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is endemic to Ecuador.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Top parks for El Oro Parakeet. Sightings recorded in 7 safari areas total.
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