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Caïque à face rousse

Hapalopsittaca amazonina

Endangered

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A medium-sized parrot of the high-altitude cloud forests and Andean slopes of Colombia and Venezuela, rusty-faced parrots have green plumage with a distinctive orange-rufous face and forehead. They inhabit humid mountain forests between 1,500–3,000 meters and are little studied due to their remote, steep habitat. Listed as Vulnerable due to ongoing deforestation of Andean cloud forests. They move seasonally with food availability across forested ridges.

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 (Caïque à face rousse)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Caïque à face rousse?

The scientific name of Caïque à face rousse is Hapalopsittaca amazonina. It belongs to the genus Hapalopsittaca.

What is the conservation status of Caïque à face rousse?

Caïque à face rousse (Hapalopsittaca amazonina) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Caïque à face rousse live?

Caïque à face rousse 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 Caïque à face rousse belong to?

Caïque à face rousse (Hapalopsittaca amazonina) belongs to the genus Hapalopsittaca, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is Caïque à face rousse endangered?

Yes, Caïque à face rousse (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 Caïque à face rousse belong to?

Caïque à face rousse (Hapalopsittaca amazonina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Caïque à face rousse?

The closest relatives of Caïque à face rousse in the genus Hapalopsittaca include Caïque à ailes noires, Caïque de Fuertes, Caïque de Salvin.