VU

Blue-breasted Parrot

Pionus reichenowi

Declining

Overview

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

Reichenow's Parrot faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as montane forests are cleared for agriculture and human settlement across its limited range in the Eastern Arc Mountains. The species is further threatened by capture for the illegal pet trade, with its striking appearance making it a target for traffickers. Climate change poses an additional risk by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns of the high-altitude forests this parrot depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

Reichenow's Parrot inhabits montane forests and forest edges at elevations between 1,000-2,400 meters in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania and Kenya. The species shows a preference for primary and secondary forest canopy, particularly areas with abundant fruiting trees and nesting cavities.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Blue-breasted Parrot classified as Vulnerable?
Blue-breasted Parrot 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. Reichenow's Parrot faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as montane forests are cleared for agriculture and human settlement across its limited range in the Eastern Arc Mountains. The species is further threatened by capture for the illegal pet trade, with its striking appearance making it a target for traffickers. Climate change poses an additional risk by altering the temperature and precipitation patterns of the high-altitude forests this parrot depends upon.
Where does Blue-breasted Parrot live?
Blue-breasted Parrot occurs in Brazil. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Blue-breasted Parrot?
The main threats to Blue-breasted Parrot 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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