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 Green Cheeked Parrot

 The ** Red-crowned Parrot/Green Cheeked Parrot ** - also known as Mexican Red Head Amazon or Green-cheeked Amazon (Amazona viridigenalis) - is an endangered Amazon Parrot.native to the lowlands of North-eastern Mexico to Northern Veracruz. The main threats to its survival are the illegal export of trapped birds from Mexico to the USA, and the destruction of habitat. This species was introduced, and now populates, urban communities of southern California with mature trees. The exact point of introduction of many wild parrots and conures has been the subject of urban legends throughout the state. They gather in large flocks being noisiest in the morning and evening. Their diet in the wild consists mainly of seeds, fruits, berries, flowers and nectar. Many of the birds are used as pets causing the number to decrease. This bird is the ninth most endangered species in the world. The current native wild population of between 1,000 and 2,000 is decreasing. 