Yucatan Amazon
Amazona xantholora
The Yucatan Amazon (Amazona xantholora) is a rare african and new world parrot found in 4 countries, weighing about 217 g. The Yucatan amazon, also known as the yellow-lored amazon, Yucatan parrot or yellow-lored parrot is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots.
About the Yucatan Amazon
The Yucatan amazon, also known as the yellow-lored amazon, Yucatan parrot or yellow-lored parrot is a species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico.
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How to identify it
The Yucatan amazon is 25.5 to 28 cm (10 to 11 in) long and weighs 200 to 232 g (7.1 to 8.2 oz). It is mostly green. Adult males are chrome yellow on their lores and the sides of their forehead; the rest of the forehead and most of their crown are white. The area around and behind their eye is red and their ear coverts are dusky. Their rear crown is greenish blue, their nape green, and the rest of their upperparts and their underparts are yellowish green. Most of the body feathers have black edges that give a scalloped appearance. Voice: The Yucatan amazon is highly vocal except when feeding. A characteristic call by pairs is a barking "rek-rek-rek-rek or rek-rek rek-rek rrehr". Other calls include "a rolled reeeah-h and kyeh-kyeh keeei-i-iirr, and screechy ree-o-rak zeek ree-o-rah."
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United States.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in March. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Yucatan Amazon?
- The Yucatan amazon is 25.5 to 28 cm (10 to 11 in) long and weighs 200 to 232 g (7.1 to 8.2 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Yucatan Amazon?
- The Yucatan Amazon is a medium sized bird weighing about 217 g.
- Where can you see a Yucatan Amazon?
- The Yucatan Amazon occurs in 4 countries, including Belize, Guatemala and Mexico.
- What birds look similar to a Yucatan Amazon?
- The Yucatan Amazon is most easily confused with the Hispaniolan Amazon, the Vinaceous-breasted Amazon and the Tucuman Amazon.
- Is the Yucatan Amazon endangered?
- The Yucatan Amazon is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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