Blue-cheeked Amazon
NameBlue-cheeked Amazon
Common NameBlue-cheeked Amazon
Scientific NameAmazona dufresniana
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)50
Length (cm)34
Weight (g)500
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is primarily green, with a distinctive blue patch covering the cheeks and ear-coverts. The forehead and crown are bright yellow-orange. The bend of the wing is yellow, and the outer tail feathers display red at their base.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, harsh squawks and screeches, typical of Amazon parrots, interspersed with various whistles and softer chattering sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to northeastern South America, found in parts of eastern Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana.
Identifying Featuresblue cheeks, yellow-orange forehead and crown, predominantly green body, yellow bend of wing, red at base of outer tail feathers
Description
The Blue-cheeked Amazon is a medium-sized, predominantly green parrot known for its striking blue facial markings and a vibrant yellow-orange crown. These social birds typically inhabit humid forests, where they forage for a diverse diet of plant matter.
