Family: Psittacidae (Parrots)

Authority: Richmond, 1902

Red List Category

Criteria: B1b(iii)

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Justification of Red List category
This species is listed as Near Threatened because it has a small range within which there is some habitat loss and degradation. However, the range island remains largely forested and the few data that exist for the species suggest it remains quite common. Consequently, it is not currently thought to be at a higher risk of extinction.

Population size: 3300-31000, 10000-20000 mature individuals

Population trend: decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 2,900 km²

Country endemic: yes