Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet
VU

Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet

Touit huetii

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarlet-shouldered_parrotlet

Overview

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

The Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet faces severe pressure from widespread deforestation across its Amazonian range, with habitat conversion for agriculture and logging fragmenting the continuous forest canopy it requires. The species' dependence on specific fruiting trees and nesting cavities makes it particularly vulnerable to selective logging practices that remove large emergent trees. Additionally, capture for the illegal pet trade targets this colorful parrotlet, though habitat destruction remains the primary driver of population decline.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet inhabits the canopy and edges of lowland tropical rainforests across the Amazon Basin, typically below 500 meters elevation. It shows a strong preference for areas with abundant fruiting trees and requires mature forest with suitable tree cavities for nesting.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet classified as Vulnerable?
Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet 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 Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet faces severe pressure from widespread deforestation across its Amazonian range, with habitat conversion for agriculture and logging fragmenting the continuous forest canopy it requires. The species' dependence on specific fruiting trees and nesting cavities makes it particularly vulnerable to selective logging practices that remove large emergent trees. Additionally, capture for the illegal pet trade targets this colorful parrotlet, though habitat destruction remains the primary driver of population decline.
Where does Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet live?
Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet 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 Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet?
The main threats to Scarlet-shouldered Parrotlet 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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