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cotorra montañera

Hapalopsittaca amazonina

Endangered

About

El loro carirrufo (Hapalopsittaca amazonina) es un loro de tamano mediano de los bosques nublados de alta altitud y las laderas andinas de Colombia y Venezuela. Tiene plumaje verde con una cara y frente de color naranja rufo caracteristico. Habita bosques montanos humedos entre 1.500 y 3.000 metros de altitud y esta poco estudiado debido a su habitat remoto y escarpado. Clasificado como Vulnerable debido a la deforestacion continua de los bosques nublados andinos. Se desplaza estacionalmente siguiendo la disponibilidad de alimento a lo largo de las crestas boscosas.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Psittaciformes (Parrots)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Hapalopsittaca

Species

Hapalopsittaca amazonina (cotorra montañera)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アカガタインコ

Chinese 繡臉鸚哥

Spanish cotorra montañera

French Caïque à face rousse

German Zwergamazone

Russian Карликовый амазон

Similar Species in Hapalopsittaca

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Cotorra aliazul

Hapalopsittaca fuertesi

Critically Endangered

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Lorito alinegro

Hapalopsittaca melanotis

Least Concern

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Loro Carirrojo

Hapalopsittaca pyrrhops

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cotorra montañera?

The scientific name of cotorra montañera is Hapalopsittaca amazonina. It belongs to the genus Hapalopsittaca.

What is the conservation status of cotorra montañera?

cotorra montañera (Hapalopsittaca amazonina) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does cotorra montañera live?

cotorra montañera is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does cotorra montañera belong to?

cotorra montañera (Hapalopsittaca amazonina) belongs to the genus Hapalopsittaca, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is cotorra montañera endangered?

Yes, cotorra montañera (Hapalopsittaca amazonina) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does cotorra montañera belong to?

cotorra montañera (Hapalopsittaca amazonina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of cotorra montañera?

The closest relatives of cotorra montañera in the genus Hapalopsittaca include Cotorra aliazul, Lorito alinegro, Loro Carirrojo.