ENEndangered
Blue-backed Parrot
Tanygnathus everetti
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest - Subtropical/tropical mangrove vegetation· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in PSITTACIDAE
Threatened in Philippines
Frequently asked questions
Why is Blue-backed Parrot classified as Endangered?
Blue-backed Parrot is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Blue-backed Parrot live?
Blue-backed Parrot occurs in Philippines. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Blue-backed Parrot?
The main threats to Blue-backed Parrot are 3.2, 5.1, and 5.1.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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