The red-crowned Amazon, also known as the green-cheeked amazon or Mexican red-headed parrot, is native to northeastern Mexico and possibly southern Texas. They may be seen in large flocks and are quite noisy in the mornings and in the evenings. Like most parrots, they nest in tree cavities and feed … [Read more...] about Red Crowned Amazon (A. viridigenalis)
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Yellow Nape Amazon (A. auropalliata parvipes)
The yellow nape amazon is a parrot that is found along the Pacific coast from southern Mexico south to northern Costa Rica. They inhabit dry forests and mangrove habitats of the tropics. They will nest in naturally occurring cavities. They are monogamous and their diet includes nuts, berries, seeds, … [Read more...] about Yellow Nape Amazon (A. auropalliata parvipes)
Yellow Head Amazon (A. oratrix)
The yellow head amazon, also known as the yellow-headed parrot. They inhabit the mangrove forests and forests near rivers or other bodies of water. These parrots are excellent speakers. Poaching has decimated the wild population and many parrots die in the process. Habitat loss has also resulted in … [Read more...] about Yellow Head Amazon (A. oratrix)
Lilac Crowned Amazon (A. finschi)
The lilac-crowned amazon is a parrot endemic to the Pacific slopes of Mexico. Due to habitat loss, 20% decreased range, the wild population has seen a significant decline. They are characterized by their maroon forehead and a violet-blue crown and neck. These parrots are not nearly as talkative as … [Read more...] about Lilac Crowned Amazon (A. finschi)
Hispaniola Amazon (A. ventralis)
The Hispaniola amazon, also known as cuca, is a parrot that is endemic to Hispaniola and has been introduced to Puerto Rico. They are characterized by their white forehead, pale beak, white eye-ring, blue ear patch, and red belly. They inhabit dry forests, moist lowland forests, moist montane … [Read more...] about Hispaniola Amazon (A. ventralis)