About the Lilac-crowned Amazon
The lilac-crowned amazon, also known as the lilac-crowned parrot, Finsch's parrot or Finsch's amazon, is a parrot endemic to the Pacific slopes of Mexico. Also known as Finsch's amazon, it is characterised by green plumage, a maroon forehead, and a violet-blue crown and neck.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Amazona finschi |
| Species Codes | licpar, LCAM |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lilac-crowned Amazon belong to?
The Lilac-crowned Amazon (Amazona finschi) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Lilac-crowned Amazon?
The Lilac-crowned Amazon is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Lilac-crowned Amazon?
The lilac-crowned amazon, also known as the lilac-crowned parrot, Finsch's parrot or Finsch's amazon, is a parrot endemic to the Pacific slopes of Mexico. Also known as Finsch's amazon, it is characterised by green plumage, a maroon forehead, and a violet-blue crown and neck....
Where can I report a Lilac-crowned Amazon sighting?
You can log sightings of Lilac-crowned Amazon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code licpar, or on iNaturalist.
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