Spot-winged Parrotlet
VU

Spot-winged Parrotlet

Touit stictopterus

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Spot-winged Parrotlet faces severe pressure from 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 the species' small population size and restricted range make it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting the altitudinal zones where suitable cloud forest conditions persist.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Spot-winged Parrotlet inhabits humid montane cloud forests and forest edges at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters in the Andes. It prefers dense canopy areas with abundant epiphytes and shows a strong association with Podocarpus and mixed cloud forest ecosystems.

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VU

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Spot-winged Parrotlet classified as Vulnerable?
Spot-winged 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 Spot-winged Parrotlet faces severe pressure from 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 the species' small population size and restricted range make it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions. Climate change poses an additional threat by shifting the altitudinal zones where suitable cloud forest conditions persist.
Where does Spot-winged Parrotlet live?
Spot-winged Parrotlet occurs in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Spot-winged Parrotlet?
The main threats to Spot-winged 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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