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Yellow-shouldered Parrot / Yellow-shouldered Amazon

Amazona barbadensis

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Psittaciformes (อันดับนกแก้ว)
Family
Psittacidae (True Parrots)
Genus
Amazona
Species
Amazona barbadensis (Yellow-shouldered Parrot / Yellow-shouldered Amazon)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キボウシインコ
Chinese 黃肩亞馬遜鸚哥
Spanish Amazona de hombro gualda
French Amazone à épaulettes jaunes
German Gelbflügelamazone
Portuguese papagaio-de-cabeça-branca
Russian Желтоплечий амазон

Similar Species in Amazona

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Blue-cheeked Parrot / Blue-cheeked Amazon
Amazona dufresniana
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-shouldered Parrot / Yellow-shouldered Amazon?
The scientific name of Yellow-shouldered Parrot / Yellow-shouldered Amazon is Amazona barbadensis. It belongs to the genus Amazona.
What is the conservation status of Yellow-shouldered Parrot / Yellow-shouldered Amazon?
Yellow-shouldered Parrot / Yellow-shouldered Amazon (Amazona barbadensis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Yellow-shouldered Parrot / Yellow-shouldered Amazon live?
Yellow-shouldered Parrot / Yellow-shouldered Amazon is found in Distributed across Norway and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Yellow-shouldered Parrot / Yellow-shouldered Amazon belong to?
Yellow-shouldered Parrot / Yellow-shouldered Amazon (Amazona barbadensis) belongs to the genus Amazona, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.
What kingdom does Yellow-shouldered Parrot / Yellow-shouldered Amazon belong to?
Yellow-shouldered Parrot / Yellow-shouldered Amazon (Amazona barbadensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Yellow-shouldered Parrot / Yellow-shouldered Amazon?
The closest relatives of Yellow-shouldered Parrot / Yellow-shouldered 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.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Amazona — 20 Species

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Black-billed Parrot / Black-billed Amazon
Amazona agilis
EN 🐾
Blue-cheeked Parrot / Blue-cheeked Amazon
Amazona dufresniana
NT 🐾
Orange-winged Parrot / Orange-winged Amazon
Amazona amazonica
LC 🐾
Red-lored Parrot / Red-lored Amazon
Amazona autumnalis
LC 🐾
Blue-fronted Parrot / Turquoise-fronted Amazon
Amazona aestiva
NT 🐾
Mealy Parrot / Mealy Amazon
Amazona farinosa
NT 🐾
Scaly-naped Parrot / Scaly-naped Amazon
Amazona mercenaria
LC 🐾
Yellow-crowned Parrot / Yellow-crowned Amazon
Amazona ochrocephala
LC 🐾
Hispaniolan Parrot / Hispaniolan Amazon
Amazona ventralis
VU 🐾
Imperial Parrot / Imperial Amazon
Amazona imperialis
CR 🐾
Lilac-crowned Parrot / Lilac-crowned Amazon
Amazona finschi
EN 🐾
White-fronted Parrot / White-fronted Amazon
Amazona albifrons
LC 🐾
Puerto Rican Parrot / Puerto Rican Amazon
Amazona vittata
CR 🐾
Red-browed Parrot / Red-browed Amazon
Amazona rhodocorytha
VU 🐾
Red-crowned Parrot / Red-crowned Amazon
Amazona viridigenalis
EN 🐾
Red-necked Parrot / Red-necked Amazon
Amazona arausiaca
VU 🐾
Red-spectacled Parrot / Red-spectacled Amazon
Amazona pretrei
VU 🐾
Red-tailed Parrot / Red-tailed Amazon
Amazona brasiliensis
NT 🐾
St. Lucia Parrot / St. Lucia Amazon
Amazona versicolor
VU 🐾
St. Vincent Parrot / St. Vincent Amazon
Amazona guildingii
VU
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