 They are not as "needy" as some companion species and so long as they are occupied, can be left alone for longer periods without emotional stress (allowing the owners to work for example).The wild red-fronted parrot population in Africa is difficult to estimate, because of its vast range.They are potentially threatened by trapping of wild parrots for the pet trade;
however, that are listed on appendix II of The Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), along with almost all other parrot species.