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Status and conservation of Yellow-headed Parrot Amazona oratrix “guatemalensis” on the Atlantic coast of Guatemala

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 November 2003

Knut Eisermann
Knut Eisermann
Affiliation:
Fundación Mario Dary (FUNDARY), 5a avenida 9–62, 3er Nivel Apto. 2, Zona 1, Guatemala Ciudad, Guatemala Present address: P.O. Box 098 Periférico, Guatemala Ciudad, Guatemala
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Abstract

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In 2001 the abundance of Yellow-headed Parrot Amazona oratrix “guatemalensis” at a roost site in Punta de Manabique, Guatemala was found to be 70 individuals. A comparison with a roost census in 1994 suggested a population decline. The largest threat to this form of Yellow-headed Parrot is nest-robbing for the pet trade. The rate of decline and the limited number of individuals living in the wild suggest the population is facing extinction. The core zone of reproduction is located in a palm savanna. Information on feather patterns of the head of this form of A. oratrix is provided.

Type
Research Article
Information
Bird Conservation International , Volume 13 , Issue 4 , December 2003 , pp. 361 - 366
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© BirdLife International 2003