About the Yellow-faced Parrot
The yellow-faced parrot, formerly also known as the yellow-faced amazon, is the only species of the genus Alipiopsitta. It is a Neotropical parrot, and was classified in the genus Amazona for many years. It is a predominantly green and yellow-plumaged bird with a yellow head. It is a semi-nomadic species found in the cerrado region of Brazil and adjacent Bolivia. As the yellow-faced parrot has disappeared from parts of its former range due to habitat destruction and generally occurs in low densities, it was considered vulnerable by the IUCN, but it remains locally fairly common, occurs in several protected areas and can survive in fragmented habitats, leading to its downlisting to near-threatened.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Alipiopsitta xanthops |
| Species Codes | yefpar5, YFPA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-faced Parrot belong to?
The Yellow-faced Parrot (Alipiopsitta xanthops) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Yellow-faced Parrot?
The Yellow-faced Parrot is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Yellow-faced Parrot?
The yellow-faced parrot, formerly also known as the yellow-faced amazon, is the only species of the genus Alipiopsitta. It is a Neotropical parrot, and was classified in the genus Amazona for many years. It is a predominantly green and yellow-plumaged bird with a yellow head. It is a semi-nomadic sp...
Where can I report a Yellow-faced Parrot sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-faced Parrot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yefpar5, or on iNaturalist.