Yellow-crowned Amazon
Amazona ochrocephala
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Least Concern
Wingspan
42.6 cm
Weight
436.5 g
Family
Psittacidae
Order
Psittaciformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 42.6 cm | 16.8 in |
| Weight | 436.5 g | 15.40 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 22-28 days. Fledging: 59-86 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittacidae (True Parrots) |
| Genus | Amazona |
| Species | Amazona ochrocephala |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | ببغاء التاج الأصفر |
| Chinese | 亚马逊鹦鹉 |
| French | Amazone à front jaune |
| German | Gelbscheitelamazone |
| Japanese | キビタイボウシインコ |
| Portuguese | Papagaio-campeiro |
| Russian | Суринамский амазон |
| Spanish | Loro real amazónico |
Distribution
Yellow-crowned Amazon has been recorded in 12 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Yellow-crowned Amazon endangered?
The Yellow-crowned Amazon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Yellow-crowned Amazon nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 22-28 days. Fledging: 59-86 days.
How big is the Yellow-crowned Amazon?
The Yellow-crowned Amazon has a wingspan of 42.6 cm, weight of 436.5 g.
What order and family does the Yellow-crowned Amazon belong to?
The Yellow-crowned Amazon (Amazona ochrocephala) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae.
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