About the Red-necked Amazon
The red-necked amazon, known locally as the jaco parrot or jaco, is an amazon parrot species endemic to the island of Dominica. Other names include red-necked parrot, Dominican blue-faced amazon, and lesser Dominican amazon. It gets its name from the area of orange and reddish plumage commonly found at its throat. This parrot is a vulnerable species, with an estimated population of 850-1000 mature individuals. It is fully protected under Dominican law.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Amazona arausiaca |
| Species Codes | renpar1, RNAM |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-necked Amazon belong to?
The Red-necked Amazon (Amazona arausiaca) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Red-necked Amazon?
The Red-necked Amazon is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Red-necked Amazon?
The red-necked amazon, known locally as the jaco parrot or jaco, is an amazon parrot species endemic to the island of Dominica. Other names include red-necked parrot, Dominican blue-faced amazon, and lesser Dominican amazon. It gets its name from the area of orange and reddish plumage commonly found...
Where can I report a Red-necked Amazon sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-necked Amazon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code renpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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