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Locally, we observe, photograph and document two separate parrot flocks; the Amazona flock which consists of 6 species of Amazona along with hybrids and the Mitred Parakeet flock. All species of Amazona join forces most of the time, while the Mitred Parakeet flock keeps to themselves, only occasionally mixing with the Amazona. When strangers arrive, they gravitate toward the Amazona flock and a few have been with this flock for years.
Red-crowned Parrot
(United States)
Red-crowned Amazon
(International)
Amazona viridigenalis
(Scientific / Taxonomy)
ENDANGERED SPECIES
(IUCN Red List)*
(CITES Appendix I)**
Lilac-crowned Parrot
(United States)
Lilac-crowned Amazon
(International)
Amazona finschi
(Scientific / Taxonomy)
ENDANGERED SPECIES
(IUCN Red List)*
(CITES Appendix I)**
Red-lored Parrot
(United States)
Red-lored Amazon
(International)
Amazona autumnalis
(Scientific / Taxonomy)
Least Concern
(IUCN Red List)*
THREATENED SPECIES
(CITES Appendix II)**
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Yellow-headed Parrot
(United States)
Yellow-headed Amazon
(International)
Amazona oratrix
(Scientific / Taxonomy)
ENDANGERED SPECIES
(IUCN Red List)*
(CITES Appendix I)**
Turquoise-fronted Parrot
(United States)
Turquoise-fronted Amazon
(International)
Amazona aestiva
(Scientific / Taxonomy)
NEAR THREATENED
(IUCN Red List)*
THREATENED SPECIES
(CITES Appendix II)**
White-fronted Parrot
(United States)
White-fronted Amazon
(International)
Amazona albifrons
(Scientific / Taxonomy)
Least Concern
(IUCN Red List)*
THREATENED SPECIES
(CITES Appendix II)**
Amazona Hybrids
Among Southern California’s Amazona flocks, there are those who are hybrids. They are unique in appearance and follow no identification standards. In many cases, they exhibit characteristics of both parents, however, there are also those hybrids who show no obvious signs. This is their story.
ENDANGERED SPECIES
(IUCN Red List)*
(CITES Appendix I)**
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Mitred Parakeet
(United States)
Mitred Parakeet
(International)
Psittacara mitratus
(Scientific / Taxonomy)
Least Concern
(IUCN Red List)*
THREATENED SPECIES
(CITES Appendix I)**
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The Others
Among Southern California’s Amazona flocks, there are those who are hybrids. They are unique in appearance and follow no identification standards. In many cases, they exhibit characteristics of both parents, however, there are also those hybrids who show no obvious signs. This is their story.