This species occurs in undisturbed dense tropical moist forest away from human settlement (Sherman et al. 2020). It lives in cooperatively polyandrous groups of up to about 10 individuals, roaming a permanent territory on foot in search of ripe fruit, arthropods and some small vertebrates, including snakes. Breeding takes place between September and April, with the nest located in a hollowed out tree trunk on average 11 m above ground (Sherman et al. 2020).

Psophia leucoptera is restricted to west-central Amazonia, west of the Madeira and south of the Amazon/Solimões in Brazil, west into north-eastern to central Bolivia, through Amazonian Peru and to the extreme south-eastern Colombia.

Conservation Actions Underway
No targeted conservation actions are known for this species, but it occurs in several protected areas across its range.

Conservation Actions Proposed
Carry out surveys to assess the total population size. Study the species' habitat requirements in detail. Quantify the impacts of hunting. Monitor the population trend. Monitor rates of forest loss across its range. Increase the area of suitable habitat that is protected. Raise awareness for the species, with the aim of reducing hunting pressure.