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Yellow-headed Parrot / Yellow-headed Amazon

Amazona oratrix

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Germany, Norway, United Kingdom, and United States. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Psittaciformes (อันดับนกแก้ว)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Amazona

Species

Amazona oratrix (Yellow-headed Parrot / Yellow-headed Amazon)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キガシラボウシインコ

Chinese 雙黃頭亞馬遜鸚鵡

Spanish Loro cabeza amarilla

French Amazone à tête jaune

German Gelbkopfamazone

Portuguese papagaio-de-cabeça-amarela

Russian Желтоголовый амазон

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Blue-cheeked Parrot / Blue-cheeked Amazon

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Near Threatened

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Orange-winged Parrot / Orange-winged Amazon

Amazona amazonica

Least Concern

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Red-lored Parrot / Red-lored Amazon

Amazona autumnalis

Least Concern

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Blue-fronted Parrot / Turquoise-fronted Amazon

Amazona aestiva

Near Threatened

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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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Yellow-crowned Parrot / Yellow-crowned Amazon

Amazona ochrocephala

Least Concern

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Black-billed Parrot / Black-billed Amazon

Amazona agilis

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow-headed Parrot / Yellow-headed Amazon?

The scientific name of Yellow-headed Parrot / Yellow-headed Amazon is Amazona oratrix. It belongs to the genus Amazona.

What is the conservation status of Yellow-headed Parrot / Yellow-headed Amazon?

Yellow-headed Parrot / Yellow-headed Amazon (Amazona oratrix) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Yellow-headed Parrot / Yellow-headed Amazon live?

Yellow-headed Parrot / Yellow-headed Amazon is found in Distributed across Germany, Norway, United Kingdom, and United States. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Germany, Norway, United Kingdom, United States.

What family does Yellow-headed Parrot / Yellow-headed Amazon belong to?

Yellow-headed Parrot / Yellow-headed Amazon (Amazona oratrix) belongs to the genus Amazona, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is Yellow-headed Parrot / Yellow-headed Amazon endangered?

Yes, Yellow-headed Parrot / Yellow-headed Amazon (Amazona oratrix) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Yellow-headed Parrot / Yellow-headed Amazon belong to?

Yellow-headed Parrot / Yellow-headed Amazon (Amazona oratrix) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Yellow-headed Parrot / Yellow-headed Amazon?

The closest relatives of Yellow-headed Parrot / Yellow-headed Amazon in the genus Amazona include Black-billed Parrot / Black-billed Amazon, Blue-cheeked Parrot / Blue-cheeked Amazon, Orange-winged Parrot / Orange-winged Amazon, Red-lored Parrot / Red-lored Amazon, Blue-fronted Parrot / Turquoise-fronted Amazon.