Family: Psittacidae (Parrots)

Authority: (Finsch, 1868)

Red List Category

Criteria: C2a(i)

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Justification of Red List category
This species is suspected to have a small population, scattered in several small subpopulations. Due to its status as a crop pest, the species is persecuted across its range, which is likely leading to population declines. The species is therefore assessed as Near Threatened.

Population size: 2500-9999 mature individuals

Population trend: decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 54,500 km²

Country endemic: yes