Cuban Amazon
NameCuban Amazon
Common NameCuban Amazon
Scientific NameAmazona leucocephala
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)51.5
Length (cm)32
Weight (g)275
Plumage DetailsPredominantly green plumage with blackish feather edges giving a scalloped appearance. The crown and forehead are white, extending to the lores. The cheeks and throat are bright red. Blue patches are visible on the primary feathers, and there is some red on the bend of the wing. The undertail coverts are yellowish-green with some red.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a variety of loud, raucous squawks, screeches, and chattering calls, often given in flight or when perched. They can also produce softer, more melodious notes.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to Cuba, the Isle of Youth, and the Cayman Islands (Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, Little Cayman).
Identifying FeaturesWhite crown and forehead, Bright red throat and cheeks, Predominantly green body, Blue primary feathers, Pale, horn-colored bill
Description
The Cuban Amazon is a medium-sized, predominantly green parrot with a distinctive white crown and red throat and cheeks. These social birds are typically found in pairs or small flocks, foraging for fruits and seeds in various forest types.
