Amazona oratrix
Conservation Status:
Endangered
Range:
Mexico
Habitat:
Broad range of habitats, from tropical forests, savannah, open regions, swamps, and coastal areas.
Double Yellow-headed Amazons derive their name from the two shades of yellow on their head.
They feed on fruits, nuts, berries, greens, blossoms, and seeds.
During the breeding season, they form monogamous pairs, build nests in hollow tree limbs, and lay an average of 2 to 3 eggs with an incubation period of 24 days. Their population is declining due to significant habitat loss and trapping for the pet trade, particularly targeting nestlings. Their population is estimated at only 4,700 mature individuals, with the population continuing to decline.
Double Yellow-headed Amazons have a maximum lifespan of 50 to 60 years.