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Status in the Wild

World Population:
2500-10,000

Range: Found in east slope of Andes in SE Ecuador and N Peru.

Habitat:
Occurs from 900-1700m (2952-5576 ft). Inhabits humid forest in upper tropical and subtropical zones, preferring upland forest along waterways; mainly in primary forest but does tolerate some habitat disturbance.

Threat Summary:
Habitat destruction main concern; illegal gold mining and settlement in Podocarpus National Park. Also trapping for bird trade.

IUCN Rating:
Vulnerable

Wild Diet:
Favours flowers of different vines, fruits, berries.

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Occurs in flocks of a dozen or less, but sometimes up to 50. Feeds in upper canopy. Bathes in rockpools or among moss-covered rocks.

Clutch and Egg Size:
Not available

Breeding Season:
Possibly May-July.

Links to Other Project(s):
http://www.worldlandtrust.org/projects/ecuador-reserves/tapichalaca.htm

http://www.wwf.org.uk/filelibrary/pdf/parrots.pdf

http://www.fjocotoco.org/joco-programs.html

More Info Sites:
http://www.worldlandtrust.org/newsletters/spring06pdf/mar06all.pdf

http://sea.unep-wcmc.org/resources/publications/bulletin_2/text.pdf

http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/pennsylvania/files/podo_bird4pgr.pdf