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Orange-winged Parrot / Orange-winged Amazon

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

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Psittaciformes (อันดับนกแก้ว)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Amazona

Species

Amazona amazonica (Orange-winged Parrot / Orange-winged Amazon)

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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Black-billed Parrot / Black-billed Amazon

Amazona agilis

Endangered

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Mealy Parrot / Mealy Amazon

Amazona farinosa

Near Threatened

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Scaly-naped Parrot / Scaly-naped Amazon

Amazona mercenaria

Least Concern

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Blue-fronted Parrot / Turquoise-fronted Amazon

Amazona aestiva

Near Threatened

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Yellow-crowned Parrot / Yellow-crowned Amazon

Amazona ochrocephala

Least Concern

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Red-lored Parrot / Red-lored Amazon

Amazona autumnalis

Least Concern

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Hispaniolan Parrot / Hispaniolan Amazon

Amazona ventralis

Vulnerable

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Blue-cheeked Parrot / Blue-cheeked Amazon

Amazona dufresniana

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Orange-winged Parrot / Orange-winged Amazon?

The scientific name of Orange-winged Parrot / Orange-winged Amazon is Amazona amazonica. It belongs to the genus Amazona.

What is the conservation status of Orange-winged Parrot / Orange-winged Amazon?

Orange-winged Parrot / Orange-winged Amazon (Amazona amazonica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Orange-winged Parrot / Orange-winged Amazon live?

Orange-winged Parrot / Orange-winged Amazon 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 Orange-winged Parrot / Orange-winged Amazon belong to?

Orange-winged Parrot / Orange-winged Amazon (Amazona amazonica) belongs to the genus Amazona, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is Orange-winged Parrot / Orange-winged Amazon endangered?

No, Orange-winged Parrot / Orange-winged Amazon (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 Orange-winged Parrot / Orange-winged Amazon belong to?

Orange-winged Parrot / Orange-winged Amazon (Amazona amazonica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Orange-winged Parrot / Orange-winged Amazon?

The closest relatives of Orange-winged Parrot / Orange-winged Amazon in the genus Amazona include Blue-cheeked Parrot / Blue-cheeked Amazon, Black-billed Parrot / Black-billed Amazon, Mealy Parrot / Mealy Amazon, Scaly-naped Parrot / Scaly-naped Amazon, Blue-fronted Parrot / Turquoise-fronted Amazon.