There are only 1,000 to 2,500 of these parrots. However, parrots have become increasingly endangered species of wildlife in most countries. Today, the majority of endangered birds outside the U.S. have at least some populations in protected areas, but significant gaps remain, and only 18 percent of the most threatened species can be considered effectively protected from extinction at present. Because the parrot order includes so many different species, parrot sizes vary widely. By Christine Dell'Amore. There are only 18-15 breeding pairs left in the world and these birds mate for life. Browse endangered species listings according to area on our planet using the selection box below. Africa's Most Endangered Parrot Fighting for Survival. Subscribe now. Parrot trade is a lucrative enterprise around the world. There are only 1,000 to 2,500 of these parrots. From the Winter 2021 issue of Living Bird magazine. Some countries have put restrictions on parrot trade while in other countries the trade is completely illegal. The swift parrot breeds in Tasmania, where habitat clearing for agriculture, logging, etc have hurt the Eucalyptus globules trees it breeds in. The nocturnal, flightless kakapo parrot ranks with the world's most endangered birds and is now on the brink of extinction. So that right there decreases the chance of stable population. For a complete list of US endangered species, select United States below. The "little dodo", a flightless parrot and the world's largest ibis are among the world's 100 most unusual and endangered birds, according to a new study. Here is a list of the most endangered seabirds: Amsterdam albatross The Amsterdam albatross is known as the rarest sea bird – and one of the most endangered birds period. For birds on the Endangered Species list, it was a mixed bag. The swift parrot (Lathamus discolor) is an endangered parrot native to Australia. Endangered Species Search by Area Selection Find out if there are any endangered species in your state, your country, island, etc. There are fewer than 2,000 Cape parrots left in South Africa's southern mistbelt forests. Parrots can range in size from about 3.5 to 40 inches … These fat, flightless birds were thriving for millions of years until humans came along. photo source: Flickr via vivtony00 The Puerto Rican Amazon, also called the Puerto Rican parrot and Iguaca, is a rare parrot native to Puerto Rico.Like most of the parrots on this list, the Puerto Rican Amazon is critically endangered in the wild and there are anywhere from 50 – 100 wild Puerto Rican Amazons remaining. Poachers are slaughtering the rare wildlife on a staggering scale for … Parrots are popular pets, but this popularity comes with a steep price. 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