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Rusty-faced Parrot

Hapalopsittaca amazonina

Endangered

About

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 (Bayan)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Hapalopsittaca

Species

Hapalopsittaca amazonina (Rusty-faced Parrot)

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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Indigo-winged Parrot / Fuertes's Parrot

Hapalopsittaca fuertesi

Critically Endangered

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Red-faced Parrot

Hapalopsittaca pyrrhops

Least Concern

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Black-winged Parrot

Hapalopsittaca melanotis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rusty-faced Parrot?

The scientific name of Rusty-faced Parrot is Hapalopsittaca amazonina. It belongs to the genus Hapalopsittaca.

What is the conservation status of Rusty-faced Parrot?

Rusty-faced Parrot (Hapalopsittaca amazonina) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Rusty-faced Parrot live?

Rusty-faced Parrot 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 Rusty-faced Parrot belong to?

Rusty-faced Parrot (Hapalopsittaca amazonina) belongs to the genus Hapalopsittaca, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is Rusty-faced Parrot endangered?

Yes, Rusty-faced Parrot (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 Rusty-faced Parrot belong to?

Rusty-faced Parrot (Hapalopsittaca amazonina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Rusty-faced Parrot?

The closest relatives of Rusty-faced Parrot in the genus Hapalopsittaca include Indigo-winged Parrot / Fuertes's Parrot, Red-faced Parrot, Black-winged Parrot.