About the Yellow-billed Amazon
The yellow-billed amazon, also called the yellow-billed parrot or Jamaican amazon, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is a predominantly green parrot with a short tail and pink throat and neck. It is endemic to Jamaica, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, plantations, and rural gardens. It is threatened by habitat loss and illegal trapping of wild birds for the pet trade.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Amazona collaria |
| Species Codes | yebpar1, YBAM |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-billed Amazon belong to?
The Yellow-billed Amazon (Amazona collaria) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Yellow-billed Amazon?
The Yellow-billed Amazon is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Yellow-billed Amazon?
The yellow-billed amazon, also called the yellow-billed parrot or Jamaican amazon, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is a predominantly green parrot with a short tail and pink throat and neck. It is endemic to Jamaica, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist l...
Where can I report a Yellow-billed Amazon sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-billed Amazon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yebpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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