Wild Parrots
Learn more about some of the wild parrot species found in Southern California…
Lilac-crowned Amazon
(International)
Lilac-crowned Parrot
(United States)
Amazona finschi
(Scientific / Taxonomy)
ENDANGERED SPECIES
(IUCN Red List)*
(CITES Appendix I)**
Red-lored Amazon
(International)
Red-lored Parrot
(United States)
Amazona autumnalis
(Scientific / Taxonomy)
Least Concern
(IUCN Red List)*
THREATENED SPECIES
(CITES Appendix II)**
Yellow-headed Amazon
(International)
Yellow-headed Parrot
(United States)
Amazona oratrix
(Scientific / Taxonomy)
ENDANGERED SPECIES
(IUCN Red List)*
(CITES Appendix I)**
Turquoise-fronted Amazon
(International)
Turquoise-fronted Parrot
(United States)
Amazona aestiva
(Scientific / Taxonomy)
NEAR THREATENED
(IUCN Red List)*
THREATENED SPECIES
(CITES Appendix II)**
White-fronted Amazon
(International)
White-fronted Parrot
(United States)
Amazona albifrons
(Scientific / Taxonomy)
Least Concern
(IUCN Red List)*
THREATENED SPECIES
(CITES Appendix II)**
Amazon Hybrids
Among Southern California’s Amazon 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.
Mitred Parakeet
(International)
Mitred Parakeet
(United States)
Psittacara mitratus
(Scientific / Taxonomy)
Least Concern
(IUCN Red List)*
THREATENED SPECIES
(CITES Appendix I)**
The Others
In the midst of the wild parrots in Southern California, there are those who, for now, are one of a kind or fly with the larger flocks in small numbers. While they may be a rare sight in certain areas, each plays an important role within their flock. They are unusual, but welcomed — they are….The Others.
*ICUN Red List – International Union for Conservation of Nature – Red List of Threatened Species
**CITES – Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora