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Red-lored Parrot / Red-lored Amazon

Amazona autumnalis

Least Concern

About

A medium-sized amazon parrot of lowland tropical forests from eastern Mexico and Central America to northwest Ecuador and Venezuela, red-lored amazons have a distinctive red forehead patch, yellow cheeks, and predominantly green plumage with blue on the crown. They live in pairs that maintain lifelong bonds and join larger flocks at communal roost sites. One of the more common amazon species in aviculture globally, they are valued for their speech, intelligence, and affectionate temperament.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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Names in Other Languages

Japanese キホオボウシインコ
Chinese 紅眼先亞馬遜鸚哥
Spanish Loro cachete amarillo
French Amazone à lores rouges
German Rotstirnamazone
Portuguese papagaio-diadema / papagaio-cavacué
Russian Желтощёкий амазон

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red-lored Parrot / Red-lored Amazon?
The scientific name of Red-lored Parrot / Red-lored Amazon is Amazona autumnalis. It belongs to the genus Amazona.
What is the conservation status of Red-lored Parrot / Red-lored Amazon?
Red-lored Parrot / Red-lored Amazon (Amazona autumnalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Red-lored Parrot / Red-lored Amazon live?
Red-lored Parrot / Red-lored Amazon is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, Venezuela.
What family does Red-lored Parrot / Red-lored Amazon belong to?
Red-lored Parrot / Red-lored Amazon (Amazona autumnalis) belongs to the genus Amazona, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.
Is Red-lored Parrot / Red-lored Amazon endangered?
No, Red-lored Parrot / Red-lored Amazon (Amazona autumnalis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Red-lored Parrot / Red-lored Amazon belong to?
Red-lored Parrot / Red-lored Amazon (Amazona autumnalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of Red-lored Parrot / Red-lored Amazon?
The closest relatives of Red-lored Parrot / Red-lored Amazon in the genus Amazona include Black-billed Parrot / Black-billed Amazon, Blue-cheeked Parrot / Blue-cheeked Amazon, Orange-winged Parrot / Orange-winged Amazon, Blue-fronted Parrot / Turquoise-fronted Amazon, Mealy Parrot / Mealy Amazon.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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