Orange-winged Parrot / Orange-winged Amazon vs small-leaf cotoneaster
Amazona amazonica compared with Cotoneaster microphyllus
Key Differences
- Orange-winged Parrot / Orange-winged Amazon is Least Concern while small-leaf cotoneaster is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Orange-winged Parrot / Orange-winged Amazon | small-leaf cotoneaster |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) | Rosales (Roses & Allies) |
| Family | Psittacidae (True Parrots) | Rosaceae (Rose Family) |
| Genus | Amazona | Cotoneaster |
| Species | Amazona amazonica | Cotoneaster microphyllus |
Conservation Status
Orange-winged Parrot / Orange-winged Amazon
LC — Least Concernsmall-leaf cotoneaster
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Orange-winged Parrot / Orange-winged Amazon | small-leaf cotoneaster |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Orange-winged Parrot / Orange-winged Amazon
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (Barbados, Saint Lucia, United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).
small-leaf cotoneaster
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (6 countries) and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand).
Orange-winged Parrot / Orange-winged Amazon
A medium-sized amazon parrot of South American tropical and secondary forests, orange-winged amazons have predominantly green plumage with distinctive orange wing patches visible in flight, blue and yellow on the head. Found from Colombia and Trinidad east to Venezuela, the Guianas, and south through Brazil and Bolivia. One of the most common and widespread amazons, living in large, noisy flocks and roosting communally. They are widely kept as pets throughout Latin America and internationally.
small-leaf cotoneaster
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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