About the Red-crowned Amazon
The Red-crowned Amazon (Amazona viridigenalis) is a species of bird in the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), within the order Psittaciformes. This family contains 183 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code recpar when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Amazona viridigenalis |
| Species Codes | recpar, RCAM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-crowned Amazon belong to?
The Red-crowned Amazon (Amazona viridigenalis) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Red-crowned Amazon?
The Red-crowned Amazon is a member of the New World and African Parrots family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Red-crowned Amazon sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-crowned Amazon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code recpar, or on iNaturalist.