CR

Yellow-naped Amazon

Amazona auropalliata

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Yellow-naped Amazon has experienced catastrophic population declines primarily due to intensive capture for the illegal pet trade, which has removed thousands of individuals from wild populations across Central America. Widespread deforestation and habitat conversion for agriculture and cattle ranching have eliminated critical nesting sites and feeding areas. Climate change is altering precipitation patterns in their dry forest habitats, affecting food availability and breeding success.

Threat summary

Habitat

Yellow-naped Amazons inhabit tropical dry forests, gallery forests, and woodland savannas from southern Mexico through Central America to northwestern Costa Rica. They prefer areas with large trees that provide nesting cavities and diverse fruiting species, typically at elevations below 600 meters.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorShrubland· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· majorDesert· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservationAwareness & communicationsLegislationCompliance and enforcement

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Yellow-naped Amazon classified as Critically Endangered?
Yellow-naped Amazon is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. The Yellow-naped Amazon has experienced catastrophic population declines primarily due to intensive capture for the illegal pet trade, which has removed thousands of individuals from wild populations across Central America. Widespread deforestation and habitat conversion for agriculture and cattle ranching have eliminated critical nesting sites and feeding areas. Climate change is altering precipitation patterns in their dry forest habitats, affecting food availability and breeding success.
Where does Yellow-naped Amazon live?
Yellow-naped Amazon occurs in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Yellow-naped Amazon?
The main threats to Yellow-naped Amazon are 11.1, 2.1, 2.4, and 5.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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