Abstract:Hybridization involving introduced species is becoming more common as humans modify landscapes and ecosystems. When two closely related species are introduced to the same area, their niche dynamics will dictate the level of sympatry and potential for hybridization. Amazona parrots offer a rare case where multiple closely related species have established as breeders in Southern California. Red-crowned Parrots (A. viridigenalis) and Lilac-crowned Parrots (A. finschi) are particularly interesting because they are… Show more
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