Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
The gray-cheeked parakeet is threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation and the illegal pet trade. While specific recovery programs are limited, ongoing efforts to protect its forest habitat indirectly benefit the species. Responsible safari tourism helps by funding local conservation initiatives and raising awareness, providing an economic incentive to preserve the parakeet's natural environment.
The grey-cheeked parakeet, less commonly known as fire-winged parakeet, is a vulnerable species of bird. It is in the subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots, and is found in Ecuador and Peru.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Top parks for Gray-cheeked Parakeet. Sightings recorded in 22 safari areas total.
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