About the Blue-cheeked Amazon
The blue-cheeked amazon, also known as blue-cheeked parrot or Dufresne's amazon, is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Brazil, the Guianas, and Venezuela.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Amazona dufresniana |
| Species Codes | blcpar2, BCAM |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-cheeked Amazon belong to?
The Blue-cheeked Amazon (Amazona dufresniana) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Blue-cheeked Amazon?
The Blue-cheeked Amazon is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Blue-cheeked Amazon?
The blue-cheeked amazon, also known as blue-cheeked parrot or Dufresne's amazon, is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Brazil, the Guianas, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Blue-cheeked Amazon sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-cheeked Amazon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blcpar2, or on iNaturalist.
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