Julia, the thick-billed parrot, North America's last parrot

The Thick-billed Parrot is the only parrot species native to North America, now endangered due to pet trade, habitat loss, and climate change. These medium-sized, bright green parrots with distinctive red markings primarily feed on pine seeds. They inhabit high-elevation pine forests in northern Mexico, having disappeared from the U.S. over 20 years ago. Current estimates suggest only 3,000 to 6,000 remain in the wild.

What are the main threats to the thick-billed parrot population?

Describe the physical characteristics of thick-billed parrots.

What is the primary diet of thick-billed parrots?

Where do thick-billed parrots typically live?

How many thick-billed parrots are estimated to be left in the wild?