About the Red-tailed Amazon
The Red-tailed Amazon (Amazona brasiliensis) 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 retpar1 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 brasiliensis |
| Species Codes | retpar1, RTAM |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-tailed Amazon belong to?
The Red-tailed Amazon (Amazona brasiliensis) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Red-tailed Amazon?
The Red-tailed Amazon is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Red-tailed Amazon?
The Red-tailed 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-tailed Amazon sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-tailed Amazon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code retpar1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in New World and African Parrots 183 species
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