Cuban Amazon
Amazona leucocephala
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
39.8 cm
Weight
250.0 g
Family
Psittacidae
Order
Psittaciformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 39.8 cm | 15.7 in |
| Weight | 250.0 g | 8.82 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 56-60 days.
Clutch Size
2-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittacidae (True Parrots) |
| Genus | Amazona |
| Species | Amazona leucocephala |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | أمازون كوبي |
| Chinese | 古巴亞馬遜鸚鵡 |
| French | Amazone de Cuba |
| German | Kuba-Amazone |
| Indonesian | Amazon Kuba |
| Japanese | サクラボウシインコ |
| Russian | Кубинский амазон |
Distribution
Cuban Amazon has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Cuban Amazon endangered?
The Cuban Amazon has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Cuban Amazon nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 56-60 days.
How big is the Cuban Amazon?
The Cuban Amazon has a wingspan of 39.8 cm, weight of 250.0 g.
What order and family does the Cuban Amazon belong to?
The Cuban Amazon (Amazona leucocephala) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae.
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