Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
The orange-fronted parakeet faces significant threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and the illegal pet trade. While specific large-scale recovery programs are not widely documented, conservation efforts often focus on habitat protection and anti-poaching initiatives. Responsible safari tourism can help by raising awareness, supporting local communities involved in conservation, and providing economic alternatives to unsustainable practices.
Eupsittula canicularis, also known as the orange-fronted parakeet, orange-fronted conure, half-moon conure or Petz's conure is a vulnerable species of birds in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found from western Mexico to Costa Rica.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Top parks for Orange-fronted Parakeet. Sightings recorded in 42 safari areas total.
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