Red-lored Amazon
Amazona autumnalis
The Red-lored Amazon (Amazona autumnalis) is a common african and new world parrot found in 14 countries, weighing about 416 g. The red-lored amazon or red-lored parrot is a species of amazon parrot, native to tropical regions of the Americas, from eastern Mexico south to Ecuador where it occurs in humid evergreen to semi-deciduous forests up to 1,100 m altitude.
About the Red-lored Amazon
The red-lored amazon or red-lored parrot is a species of amazon parrot, native to tropical regions of the Americas, from eastern Mexico south to Ecuador where it occurs in humid evergreen to semi-deciduous forests up to 1,100 m altitude. It is absent from the Pacific side of Central America north of Costa Rica. Not originally known from El Salvador, a pair - perhaps escaped from captivity - nested successfully in 1995 and 1996 in the outskirts of San Salvador and the species might expand its range permanently into that country in the future. This species has also established feral populations in several California cities.
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How to identify it
The red-lored amazon is 32–35 centimetres (13–14 in) in length, with a weight of 310–480 g. The plumage is primarily green, with a red forehead and, in some subspecies, yellow cheeks (sometimes with red spots). The crown is blue. Adult males and females do not differ in plumage. Juveniles have less yellow on the cheeks, less red on the forehead, and dark irises.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Jamaica.
When to see it
The Red-lored Amazon can be seen all year round, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Red-lored Amazon?
- The red-lored amazon is 32–35 centimetres (13–14 in) in length, with a weight of 310–480 g. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Red-lored Amazon?
- The Red-lored Amazon is a large sized bird weighing about 416 g.
- Where can you see a Red-lored Amazon?
- The Red-lored Amazon occurs in 14 countries, including Costa Rica, Belize, Panama, Mexico and Guatemala.
- What birds look similar to a Red-lored Amazon?
- The Red-lored Amazon is most easily confused with the White-fronted Amazon, the Mealy Amazon and the Orange-winged Amazon.
- Is the Red-lored Amazon endangered?
- The Red-lored Amazon is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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