Golden Conure
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- | '''Common Name:''' Golden Conure | + | '''Common Name:''' Golden Conure or Parakeet |
'''Scientific Name:''' Guaruba guarouba | '''Scientific Name:''' Guaruba guarouba | ||
'''Habitat:''' South America. Found in the Maranhao and Para regions of Brazil, where they are nomadic. Prefers upland areas of dry rainforest that protect them from floods. In addition, they avoid deforested areas except while breeding when they wander in the open to nest in trees. Deforestation and floods are a threat to the Golden Conures existence. | '''Habitat:''' South America. Found in the Maranhao and Para regions of Brazil, where they are nomadic. Prefers upland areas of dry rainforest that protect them from floods. In addition, they avoid deforested areas except while breeding when they wander in the open to nest in trees. Deforestation and floods are a threat to the Golden Conures existence. | ||
- | '''Status:''' Endangered. | + | '''Status:''' Endangered. '''Global Population:''' 1,000-2,499 Mature individuals. Habitat destruction and fragmentation as a result of road construction, subsequent development and settlement, with accompanying illegal logging, is a threat in the east of its range. Mahogany exploitation is particularly concerning in the Tocantins-Xingú area. Selective logging of primary hardwoods removes suitable roosting and nesting cavities. It is trapped for trade (usually while roosting) and highly desired in both international and national trade. It is hunted for food, feathers, sport and to curtail crop damage |
'''Diet:''' Fruits, flower, buds, and cultured maize | '''Diet:''' Fruits, flower, buds, and cultured maize |