Program: Yellow-naped Amazon Conservation
Yellow-naped Amazons can be found in deciduous forest, pine-oak woodland, gallery forest along waterways, dry savanna woodland and dry scrubland with remnant woodlots or scattered trees in their small Central American range.
Unfortunately, these parrots have declined rapidly throughout their range because of heavy trapping and habitat loss. Numbers once seen in Nicaragua have diminished at some sites, and surveys at six sites in Costa Rica noted a decline of 48.9% between 2005 and 2016. Hotter and longer dry seasons may also have an impact. Nest cavity invasion by Africanized bees has caused the loss of young.
The World Parrot Trust has played a critical role in regional efforts to protect the Yellow-naped Amazon through the following actions:
Population surveys and roost monitoring
Supported and conducted extensive surveys across the species’ range—including Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and southern Mexico—to track population trends, habitat use, and roost dynamics.Nest protection and monitoring programs
Helped implement programs to safeguard natural nests and install artificial nest boxes, while training local researchers and volunteers to reduce poaching and monitor chick success.Rescue and rehabilitation of trafficked parrots
Collaborated with national authorities to care for and release illegally captured Yellow-naped Amazons, helping reintroduce them into protected wild areas.Community engagement and partnerships
Worked with regional conservation partners such as FUNZEL (El Salvador) and Green Island Challenge (Honduras) to promote local stewardship through education, outreach, and employment in conservation roles.Capacity building and regional collaboration
Delivered training workshops and support for local conservationists across multiple countries, helping to standardise best practices and strengthen coordinated recovery efforts
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Learn how the World Parrot Trust is supporting Yellow-naped Amazon conservation.
