Conservation Status
Conservation hubClose to qualifying as threatened in the near future.
The main threats to the brown-backed parrotlet include habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural expansion. While specific recovery programs are not widely documented, general conservation efforts in its range aim to protect remaining Atlantic Forest habitats. Responsible safari tourism can help by supporting local economies that rely on intact ecosystems, funding conservation initiatives through park fees, and raising awareness about the importance of protecting this species and its environment.
The brown-backed parrotlet also known as the black-backed parrotlet, the black-eared parrotlet, and Wied's parrotlet, is a small green parrot found in south-eastern Brazil from Bahia to southern São Paulo. It has a dark brown mantle and back, brown ear coverts, and red outer tail with back tips. They frequent humid forest from 500–1,000 m (1,600–3,300 ft), and are mostly found in small flocks of 3–20 birds.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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