Kawall's Amazon
NameKawall's Amazon
Common NameKawall's Amazon
Scientific NameAmazona kawalli
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)37
Weight (g)450
Plumage DetailsOverall bright green plumage. A prominent white patch of bare skin surrounds the eye. The bill is pale, yellowish-horn colored. Some individuals may show a yellowish wash on the bend of the wing and outer tail feathers.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, harsh, and often screeching notes, typical of Amazon parrots, along with various squawks and whistles.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted area in the lower Amazon basin of Brazil, primarily found along the Jari and Paru rivers.
Identifying FeaturesLarge green parrot, Prominent white bare skin around eye, Pale yellowish-horn bill, Yellowish wash on wing bend and outer tail feathers
Description
This large, predominantly green parrot is characterized by a distinctive white patch of bare skin around its eye and a pale bill. It is an arboreal species, typically found in pairs or small groups within its forest habitat.
