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Amazone aourou

Amazona amazonica

Least Concern

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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.

Habitat & Distribution

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).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Psittaciformes (Parrots)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Amazona

Species

Amazona amazonica (Amazone aourou)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キソデボウシインコ

Chinese 橙翅亞馬遜鸚哥

Spanish loro choclí

French Amazone aourou

German Venezuelaamazone

Portuguese curica

Russian Венесуэльский амазон

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Amazone à joues bleues

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Near Threatened

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Amazone à joues vertes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Amazone aourou?

The scientific name of Amazone aourou is Amazona amazonica. It belongs to the genus Amazona.

What is the conservation status of Amazone aourou?

Amazone aourou (Amazona amazonica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Amazone aourou live?

Amazone aourou is found in Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (Barbados, Saint Lucia, United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Barbados, Belgium, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Saint Lucia, United Kingdom.

What family does Amazone aourou belong to?

Amazone aourou (Amazona amazonica) belongs to the genus Amazona, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is Amazone aourou endangered?

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

What kingdom does Amazone aourou belong to?

Amazone aourou (Amazona amazonica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Amazone aourou?

The closest relatives of Amazone aourou in the genus Amazona include Amazone à couronne lilas, Amazone à épaulettes jaunes, Amazone à front blanc, Amazone à front bleu, Amazone à front jaune.