About the Red-tailed Amazon
The red-tailed amazon, also known as the red-tailed parrot, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is native to the Serra do Mar coastal forests. The bird has been threatened by habitat loss and capture for the wild bird trade, and is a symbol of the efforts to conserve one of the Earth's most biologically diverse ecosystems. Consequently, it is considered Near Threatened by BirdLife International and the IUCN. In 1991–92, the population had fallen below 2000 individuals. Following on-going conservation efforts, a count and estimate from 2015 suggests a population of 9,000–10,000, indicating that this species is recovering from earlier persecution. A recent study shows that the population of this species is stable at Paraná state, Southern Brazil, revealing population trend fluctuation during the last 12 years.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Amazona brasiliensis |
| Species Codes | retpar1, RTAM |
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.
How can I identify the Red-tailed Amazon?
The red-tailed amazon, also known as the red-tailed parrot, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is native to the Serra do Mar coastal forests. The bird has been threatened by habitat loss and capture for the wild bird trade, and is a symbol of the efforts to conserve one of the Eart...
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.