Ecuadorian red-lored amazon

Endemic to western Ecuador, this bird lives in 2 endangered ecosystems: it spends the night perched in mangroves and feeds in tropical dry forests. These 2 ecosystems need to be close enough to allow the birds’ daily movements. It feeds mainly on fruits, seeds, berries, insects and nuts. The Ecuadorian red-lored amazon is classified as endangered on the IUCN Red List. Urbanization, habitat destruction and capture for the illegal pet trade threaten the Ecuadorian Amazon. It is part of a European breeding program.