Orange-winged Amazon
NameOrange-winged Amazon
Common NameOrange-winged Amazon
Scientific NameAmazona amazonica
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)40.5
Length (cm)32
Weight (g)375
Plumage DetailsPredominantly green plumage with a yellow crown and cheeks, and blue coloration above the cere and around the eyes. A prominent orange patch (speculum) is visible on the secondary flight feathers, especially in flight. The bill is pale with a dark tip.
Vocalization / CallLoud, raucous screeches, squawks, and various chattering calls. They are very vocal, particularly when flying in flocks or when disturbed.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across tropical South America, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Identifying FeaturesPredominantly green body, Yellow crown and cheeks, Blue around the eyes, Orange patch on secondary flight feathers, Pale bill with dark tip
Description
The Orange-winged Amazon is a medium-sized, predominantly green parrot known for its distinctive yellow crown and blue around the eyes. It is a social bird, often found in flocks, feeding on fruits and seeds in tropical forests and woodlands.
