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Yellow-faced Parrot

Yellow-faced Parrot

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The Yellow-faced Parrot is a distinctive medium-sized parrot from central South America, characterized by its bright yellow face and greenish body. It is often found in dry woodland habitats.
Where to spot
Dry woodlands, cerrado, and gallery forests in central Brazil, eastern Bolivia, and parts of Paraguay. Often found in semi-open habitats.
How to spot
Look for the prominent yellow on its face. Listen for its loud, squawking calls. They are often seen in pairs or small groups perched conspicuously.
When to spot
Best observed during early morning and late afternoon when foraging. It is a resident species.
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File:Yellow-faced parrot (Alipiopsitta xanthops) green morph.JPG
File:Yellow-faced parrot (Alipiopsitta xanthops) yellow morph.JPG
File:Yellow-faced parrot - (Alipiopsitta xanthops) green morph.jpg
File:Alipiopsitta xanthops -in tree-3-4sq.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Alipiopsitta xanthops -in tree-3.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Alipiopsitta xanthops -two captive-8a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Yellow-faced parrot (Alipiopsitta xanthops) green morph.JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Yellow-faced parrot (Alipiopsitta xanthops) yellow morph.JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Yellow-faced parrot - (Alipiopsitta xanthops) green morph.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The Yellow-faced Parrot was formerly classified within the genus *Amazona* but was reclassified due to genetic differences, highlighting its unique evolutionary path.
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