Yellow-headed Amazon
Amazona oratrix
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Endangered
Wingspan
44.5 cm
Weight
517.0 g
Family
Psittacidae
Order
Psittaciformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 44.5 cm | 17.5 in |
| Weight | 517.0 g | 18.24 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 25-26 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittacidae (True Parrots) |
| Genus | Amazona |
| Species | Amazona oratrix |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | أمازون أصفر الرأس |
| Chinese | 雙黃頭亞馬遜鸚鵡 |
| French | Amazone à tête jaune |
| German | Gelbkopfamazone |
| Japanese | オオキボウシインコ |
| Russian | Желтоголовый амазон |
| Spanish | Loro cabeza amarilla |
Distribution
Yellow-headed Amazon has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Yellow-headed Amazon endangered?
The Yellow-headed Amazon has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Yellow-headed Amazon nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 25-26 days.
How big is the Yellow-headed Amazon?
The Yellow-headed Amazon has a wingspan of 44.5 cm, weight of 517.0 g.
What order and family does the Yellow-headed Amazon belong to?
The Yellow-headed Amazon (Amazona oratrix) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Psittacidae family
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Least Concern
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Least Concern
Bald Parrot
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Barred Parakeet
Bolborhynchus lineola
Least Concern
Black-billed Amazon
Amazona agilis
Endangered
Black-capped Parakeet
Pyrrhura rupicola
Least Concern
Black-headed Parrot
Pionites melanocephalus
Least Concern