Yellow-Headed Parrot

Description

The Yellow-Headed Parrot (Amazona oratrix) is a medium-sized parrot with vibrant green plumage and a distinctive yellow head. Native to Belize, these social birds are known for their intelligence, vocalizations, and captivating appearance.

Interesting Facts

• Scientific Name: Amazona oratrix
• Habitat: Thrives in various habitats in Belize, including tropical rainforests and wooded areas.
• Diet: Omnivores, feeding on fruits, nuts, seeds, and occasional insects; contribute to seed dispersal.
• Behavior: Social and vocal; form strong pair bonds; face threats from habitat loss and illegal pet trade, prompting conservation efforts in Belize.

Fun Facts

• Yellow-headed parrots compete with other species for nesting cavities, including spiny-tailed iguanas, bat falcons, and other parrots

• Yellow-headed parrots congregate in large flocks every evening to roost for the night. Over 200 individuals have been counted in a single roost site in southern Belize.

• Breeding pairs will return to the same nest every year.

Conservation Efforts

TBZTEC is among several NGOs working to support yellow-headed parrot population recovery in Belize by protecting their nesting grounds during the breeding season.

Artificial nest boxes have been successfully deployed across Belize in protected areas with pine savanna to provide more nesting options for breeding pairs to raise their young in the wild.

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