About the Yellow-headed Amazon
The yellow-headed amazon, also known as the yellow-headed parrot and double yellow-headed amazon, is an endangered amazon parrot of Mexico and northern Central America. Measuring 38–43 centimetres (15–17 in) in length, it is a stocky short-tailed green parrot with a yellow head. It prefers to live in mangrove forests or forests near rivers or other bodies of water. It is sometimes considered a subspecies of the yellow-crowned amazon. It is a popular pet and an excellent talker. Poaching for the international pet trade has driven the species to near-extinction in the wild; around half of all wild-caught birds are thought to die in the process.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Amazona oratrix |
| Species Codes | yehpar, YHAM |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-headed Amazon belong to?
The Yellow-headed Amazon (Amazona oratrix) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Yellow-headed Amazon?
The Yellow-headed Amazon is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Yellow-headed Amazon?
The yellow-headed amazon, also known as the yellow-headed parrot and double yellow-headed amazon, is an endangered amazon parrot of Mexico and northern Central America. Measuring 38–43 centimetres (15–17 in) in length, it is a stocky short-tailed green parrot with a yellow head. It prefers to live i...
Where can I report a Yellow-headed Amazon sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-headed Amazon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yehpar, or on iNaturalist.