Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
The yellow-eared parrot was once thought extinct but has seen a remarkable recovery thanks to dedicated conservation efforts. Its primary threats include habitat loss and the pet trade. Responsible tourism, by supporting local communities and conservation initiatives, plays a vital role in protecting this parrot's Andean habitat and ensuring its continued survival.
The yellow-eared parrot is a vulnerable parrot found in the Andes of Colombia. It was thought to be extinct up until April 1999, when a group of researchers that were sponsored by ABC and Fundación Loro Parque, discovered a total of 81 individuals in the Colombian Andes. It is currently enlisted as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. Its current population trend is increasing, in part due to conservation measures implemented to protect the existing populations of the species. It is closely associated with the wax palm.
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Top parks for Yellow-eared Parrot. Sightings recorded in 3 safari areas total.
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