Yellow-eared Parrot
Ognorhynchus icterotis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPsittaciformes (Parrots)
- FamilyPsittacidae (New World and African Parrots)
- GenusOgnorhynchus
- SpeciesOgnorhynchus icterotis (Yellow-eared Parrot)
About the Yellow-eared Parrot
The yellow-eared parrot (Ognorhynchus icterotis) is a vulnerable parrot found in the Andes of Colombia. It was thought to be extinct up until April 1999, when a group of researchers that were sponsored by ABC and Fundación Loro Parque, discovered a total of 81 individuals in the Colombian Andes. It is currently enlisted as vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. Its current population trend is increasing, in part due to conservation measures implemented to protect the existing populations of the species. It is closely associated with the wax palm (Ceroxylon sp.).
The yellow-eared parrot is a relatively large, long-tailed parrot, with an average length of 42 cm (17 in) and a weight of about 285 g (10.1 oz). It is overall green, with the underparts being paler, more lime green than the upperparts. The heavy beak and a ring of bare skin around the eyes are black. The origin of the common epithet "yellow-eared" derives from the yellow patch of feathers that extends from the forehead down to its cheeks and ear-coverts. Its calls sound similar to those of geese.
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Recent sightings of Yellow-eared Parrot in Chingaza National Natural Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Nevados National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 2 | Chingaza National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 3 | Puracé National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Yellow-eared Parrot in Chingaza National Natural Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Yellow-eared Parrot sighting in Chingaza National Natural Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Yellow-eared Parrot in Chingaza National Natural Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Yellow-eared Parrot in Chingaza National Natural Park in our monthly data.