About the Festive Amazon
The festive amazon, also known as the festive parrot, is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Peru, and Venezuela. It is associated with forest and woodland growing near major rivers. Locally, it is also found in coastal mangroves. There are two subspecies; A. f. festiva and A. f. bodini.
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The subspecies bodini has more red to the forecrown and more blue to the face than the nominate. In flight, both subspecies show deep blue outer wings (outer webs of the primaries and the primary coverts) and a red rump, but the latter is reduced in juveniles.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in March · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Yellow-headed AmazonAmazona oratrixThe yellow-headed amazon averages 38–43 centimetres (15–17 in) long.
Yellow-shouldered AmazonAmazona barbadensisThe yellow-shouldered amazon is mainly green and about 33 cm long (~13 inches).
Lilac-crowned AmazonAmazona finschiThe plumage of an adult lilac-crowned amazon is primarily green with yellowish underparts and black edging.
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