Red-crowned Amazon
Amazona viridigenalis
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Endangered
Wingspan
39.8 cm
Weight
303.6666666666667 g
Family
Psittacidae
Order
Psittaciformes
The Red-crowned Amazon (Amazona viridigenalis) is a bird species in the family Psittacidae (true parrots), within the order Psittaciformes (parrots). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 39.8 cm and a weight of 303.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 39.8 cm | 15.7 in |
| Weight | 303.6666666666667 g | 10.71 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 28 days. Fledging: 63 days.
Clutch Size
3-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittacidae (True Parrots) |
| Genus | Amazona |
| Species | Amazona viridigenalis |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | ببغاء الأمازون أحمر التاج |
| Chinese | 紅冠亞馬遜鸚鵡 |
| French | Amazone à joues vertes |
| German | Grünwangenamazone |
| Japanese | メキシコアカボウシインコ |
| Portuguese | papagaio-de-coroa-vermelha / papagaio-de-face-verde |
| Russian | Зеленощёкий амазон |
| Spanish | Loro tamaulipeco |
Distribution
Red-crowned Amazon has been recorded in 2 countries.
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Red-crowned Amazon endangered?
The Red-crowned Amazon has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Red-crowned Amazon nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 28 days. Fledging: 63 days.
How big is the Red-crowned Amazon?
The Red-crowned Amazon has a wingspan of 39.8 cm, weight of 303.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Red-crowned Amazon belong to?
The Red-crowned Amazon (Amazona viridigenalis) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae.
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Least Concern
Black-billed Amazon
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Least Concern
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Least Concern