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Rehabilitating CITES listed Endangered Yellow Headed Amazons (Amazona oratorio belizensis). The Yellow-head parrot is a subspecies unique to Belize. Their ability to mimic has made them a highly sought-after for the illegal pet trade. In 2016 Belize Bird Conservancy estimated the population in Belize at around 1,200 birds. Thanks to the efforts of Belize Bird Rescue, and their wild release program this number will dramatically increase.

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Endangered Belize
Rehabilitating CITES listed Endangered Yellow Headed Amazons (Amazona oratorio belizensis). The Yellow-head parrot is a subspecies unique to Belize. Their ability to mimic has made them a highly sought-after for the illegal pet trade. In 2016 Belize Bird Conservancy estimated the population in Belize at around 1,200 birds. Thanks to the efforts of Belize Bird Rescue, and their wild release program this number will dramatically increase.