What does the cryptic crossword clue "Parrot heads to inner maze in the Amazon, thwarting extinction (7)" mean?

The definition is "Parrot". The wordplay uses acrostic. first letters of "inner maze in the Amazon, thwarting extinction" = IMITATE; definition: "Parrot" The answer is IMITATE.

Parrot heads to inner maze in the Amazon, thwarting extinction (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29541 | 16 Across | 2024-11-15 flower

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