About the Thick-billed Parrot
The thick-billed parrot is a medium-sized parrot endemic to Mexico that formerly ranged into the southwestern United States. Its position in parrot phylogeny is the subject of ongoing discussion; it is sometimes referred to as thick-billed macaw or thick-billed conure. In Mexico, it is locally called guacamaya ("macaw") or cotorra serrana. Classified internationally as Endangered through IUCN, the thick-billed parrot's decline has been central to multiple controversies over wildlife management. In 2018, the estimated wild population in Mexico was 1,700.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha |
| Species Codes | thbpar, TBPA |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Thick-billed Parrot belong to?
The Thick-billed Parrot (Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Thick-billed Parrot?
The Thick-billed Parrot is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Thick-billed Parrot?
The thick-billed parrot is a medium-sized parrot endemic to Mexico that formerly ranged into the southwestern United States. Its position in parrot phylogeny is the subject of ongoing discussion; it is sometimes referred to as thick-billed macaw or thick-billed conure. In Mexico, it is locally calle...
Where can I report a Thick-billed Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Thick-billed Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code thbpar, or on iNaturalist.
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