ENEndangered
Yellow-headed Amazon
Amazona oratrix
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorSavanna· majorShrubland· majorDesert· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in PSITTACIDAE
Threatened in Belize
Frequently asked questions
Why is Yellow-headed Amazon classified as Endangered?
Yellow-headed Amazon is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Yellow-headed Amazon live?
Yellow-headed Amazon occurs in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Yellow-headed Amazon?
The main threats to Yellow-headed Amazon are 11.4, 2.1, 2.3, and 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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