yellow-crowned parrot
(Amazona ochrocephala)
This species is Introduced in the United States
Origin
Amazona ochrocephala is native to Mexico and South America. Yellow-crowned parrot were introduced to the United States as escaped or intentionally released pets.
Life Cycle
Adult A. ochrocephala plumage is primarily green with black and yellow markings on the head and face. A distinctive marking includes yellow feathers directly above the beak. Yellow-crowned parrots are approximately 14 in. (35 cm) in length, has a wingspan 8.3 in. (21 cm), and a weight of 1.1 lb. (483 g). Female A. ochrocephala lay 2-4 eggs per clutch with incubation taking 25 days. Young chicks fledge the nest approximately 56 days after hatching. Sexual maturity is reached at 2-4 years of age. The lifespan of A. ochrocephala in the wild is unknown.
Distribution
A. ochrocephala are established in California and southern Florida.
Control Efforts
A. ochrocephala can be agricultural pests because of their opportunistic feeding habits.
https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Amazona_ochrocephala/
Amazona ochrocephala is native to Mexico and South America. Yellow-crowned parrot were introduced to the United States as escaped or intentionally released pets.
Life Cycle
Adult A. ochrocephala plumage is primarily green with black and yellow markings on the head and face. A distinctive marking includes yellow feathers directly above the beak. Yellow-crowned parrots are approximately 14 in. (35 cm) in length, has a wingspan 8.3 in. (21 cm), and a weight of 1.1 lb. (483 g). Female A. ochrocephala lay 2-4 eggs per clutch with incubation taking 25 days. Young chicks fledge the nest approximately 56 days after hatching. Sexual maturity is reached at 2-4 years of age. The lifespan of A. ochrocephala in the wild is unknown.
Distribution
A. ochrocephala are established in California and southern Florida.
Control Efforts
A. ochrocephala can be agricultural pests because of their opportunistic feeding habits.
https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Amazona_ochrocephala/
Maps
EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org
State Lists - This map identifies those states that have this species on their invasive species list or law.
Taxonomic Rank
| Domain: Eukarya |
| Kingdom: Animalia |
| Phylum: Chordata |
| Class: Aves |
| Order: Psittaciformes |
| Family: Psittacidae |
| Subfamily: Psittacinae |
| Genus: Amazona |
| Amazona ochrocephala |
References
Common Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.
Scientific Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.