Many were lost in the first week of their release. 1700's The Thick-billed parrot ranged from Western U.S. to Venezuela. Species is thriving. Not in immediate danger and its habitat is safe. Threatened Circa 1800's Range decreased due to habitat loss, dramatic increase in hunting for sport and food, and loss of nesting sites.
Species is threatened to become extinct if conditions worsen.
Endangered Circa 1995 Thick-billed parrot confined to Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range of Mexico and limited breeding in special facilities. Species is immediately threatened with extinction. If conditions persist, the species cannot survive. Species no longer exists. It is lost to this world Extinction is forever.