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Status in the Wild

World Population:
1000-2499

Range: Confined to NE Brazil, south of the Amazon River, from west of the Tapajos River, western Para, east to NW Maranhao.

Habitat:
Lowland rainforest, recently seen more upland, and near Brazil-nut plantations. Up to 500m (1640 ft).

Threat Summary:
Habitat loss and fragmentation due to road construction, illegal mahogany harvesting; trapping for live bird trade, hunting for food and sport, and to curtail crop damage.

IUCN Rating:
Endangered

Wild Diet:
Forage in tall forest but will take some cultivated plants; mainly though take fruits, flowers and buds.

CITES Rating:
Appendix I

Ecology:
Is somewhat nomadic; will wander into different habitats post-breeding. Gregarious at all times of year. Roosts and flocks in groups of 3-30 birds. Rests in tree-cavities.

Clutch and Egg Size:
2 to 4, round to oval shaped, 34 x 29 mm (1.3 x 1.1 in).

Breeding Season:
Breeds communally with several females contributing to one clutch; single pairs also reported. Breeds during wet season - December to April.

Project Status (WPT):
The WPT has raised over $54,000 US for the Golden Conure Survival Fund.

See: http://www.goldenconure.org/
http://www.parrots.org/index.php/ourwork/goldenconure/

More Info Sites:
http://www.arkive.org/golden-parakeet/guaruba-guarouba/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Conure