Golden-plumed Parakeet
VU

Golden-plumed Parakeet

Leptosittaca branickii

Unknown

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Golden-plumed Parakeet faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Andean cloud forest range. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have eliminated significant portions of its specialized montane habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and humidity zones upslope beyond the species' elevational limits. The bird's dependence on specific fruiting trees and nesting sites in mature cloud forest makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat quality degradation.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Golden-plumed Parakeet inhabits humid montane cloud forests and forest edges between 1,200-3,400 meters elevation along the Andes. It requires mature forest with abundant fruiting trees and suitable nesting cavities, showing particular preference for areas with consistent cloud cover and high humidity.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Golden-plumed Parakeet classified as Vulnerable?
Golden-plumed Parakeet is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Golden-plumed Parakeet faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Andean cloud forest range. Mining activities and agricultural expansion have eliminated significant portions of its specialized montane habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and humidity zones upslope beyond the species' elevational limits. The bird's dependence on specific fruiting trees and nesting sites in mature cloud forest makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat quality degradation.
Where does Golden-plumed Parakeet live?
Golden-plumed Parakeet occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Golden-plumed Parakeet?
The main threats to Golden-plumed Parakeet are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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