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Gelbscheitelamazone

Amazona ochrocephala

Least Concern

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A large, robust amazon parrot found across a broad range from Mexico and Panama through the Amazon basin to Bolivia and Paraguay, yellow-crowned amazons are predominantly green with a variable yellow crown. They inhabit forest, woodland, and savanna and are adaptable enough to thrive in agricultural areas. Multiple subspecies are recognized with differing degrees of yellow on the head. Highly regarded as pet and aviary birds for their speech ability and social temperament.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (Barbados, United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇧🇧 Barbados 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Psittaciformes (Papageien)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Amazona

Species

Amazona ochrocephala (Gelbscheitelamazone)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キビタイボウシインコ

Chinese 黃冠亞馬遜鸚哥

Spanish Amazona Coroniamarilla

French Amazone à front jaune

German Gelbscheitelamazone

Portuguese papagaio-campeiro

Russian Суринамский амазон

Similar Species in Amazona

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gelbscheitelamazone?

The scientific name of Gelbscheitelamazone is Amazona ochrocephala. It belongs to the genus Amazona.

What is the conservation status of Gelbscheitelamazone?

Gelbscheitelamazone (Amazona ochrocephala) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Gelbscheitelamazone live?

Gelbscheitelamazone is found in Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (Barbados, United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Barbados, Belgium, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, United Kingdom.

What family does Gelbscheitelamazone belong to?

Gelbscheitelamazone (Amazona ochrocephala) belongs to the genus Amazona, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is Gelbscheitelamazone endangered?

No, Gelbscheitelamazone (Amazona ochrocephala) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Gelbscheitelamazone belong to?

Gelbscheitelamazone (Amazona ochrocephala) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Gelbscheitelamazone?

The closest relatives of Gelbscheitelamazone in the genus Amazona include Blaubrauenamazone, Blaukappenamazone, Blaukopfamazone, Blaustirnamazone, Gelbflügelamazone.