It has a stronghold in Manusela National Park on Seram, although even today some illegal trapping continues.

The downfall of this siskin has been massive illegal trapping for the cage bird trade.

Its numbers in the wild have declined due to habitat loss and illegal trapping for the cage-bird trade.

Populations have decreased dramatically due to illegal trapping for the cage-bird trade.

Numbers have declined due to illegal trapping for the cage-bird trade and habitat loss.

Numbers have declined dramatically due to illegal trapping for the cage-bird trade.

Further, illegal trapping continues to be a problem in Malta.

It is threatened by habitat loss and illegal trapping of wild birds for the pet trade.

It is threatened by habitat loss, illegal trapping for the pet trade, and felling of trees with suitable nesting cavities.

The greatest problems threatening the macaw population are the rapid rate of deforestation and the illegal trapping for the bird trade.