yellow-headed parrot
(Amazona oratrix)
This species is Introduced in the United States
Origin
Amazona oratrix is native to Mexico and northern Central America. Yellow-headed parrots were introduced to the United States as escaped or intentionally released pets.
Life Cycle
A. oratrix is primarily green in plumage with bright yellow feathers on the head, nape, and chin with scattered yellow and red feathers on the shoulders. Adult yellow-headed parrots are 14-15 in. (36-38 cm) in length and 17.5 oz (500 g) in weight. A. oratrix are found in large flocks outside of breeding season. Females lay 2- 4 eggs in a nest. Incubation is approximately 26 days with hatchlings fledging the nest after 9 weeks.
Distribution
A. oratrix are found in California, Florida, and Puerto Rico.
Control Efforts
A. oratrix is endangered in their native range. The effects of A. oratrix on native species needs more research. Never release an unwanted pet into the wild.
https://www.parrots.org/encyclopedia/yellow-headed-amazon/
https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/yellow-headed-parrot
Amazona oratrix is native to Mexico and northern Central America. Yellow-headed parrots were introduced to the United States as escaped or intentionally released pets.
Life Cycle
A. oratrix is primarily green in plumage with bright yellow feathers on the head, nape, and chin with scattered yellow and red feathers on the shoulders. Adult yellow-headed parrots are 14-15 in. (36-38 cm) in length and 17.5 oz (500 g) in weight. A. oratrix are found in large flocks outside of breeding season. Females lay 2- 4 eggs in a nest. Incubation is approximately 26 days with hatchlings fledging the nest after 9 weeks.
Distribution
A. oratrix are found in California, Florida, and Puerto Rico.
Control Efforts
A. oratrix is endangered in their native range. The effects of A. oratrix on native species needs more research. Never release an unwanted pet into the wild.
https://www.parrots.org/encyclopedia/yellow-headed-amazon/
https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/yellow-headed-parrot
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 oratrix |
References
Common Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.
Scientific Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.