Red-lored Amazon
NameRed-lored Amazon
Common NameRed-lored Amazon
Scientific NameAmazona autumnalis
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)53.5
Length (cm)33.5
Weight (g)395
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage with a striking red forehead (lore) extending above the eyes, bright yellow cheeks, and a blue crown. It also features a red patch on the bend of the wing and red speculum feathers, visible during flight.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a variety of loud, raucous calls, squawks, and screeches, often given in flight or while perched. They can also produce softer chattering sounds.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central America, from eastern Mexico south through Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica, to northern Panama. A disjunct population also exists in western Ecuador and northwestern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesRed lore, Yellow cheeks, Blue crown, Green body plumage, Red patch on wing
Description
The Red-lored Amazon is a medium-sized, vibrant green parrot known for its distinctive red forehead and yellow cheeks. It is often observed in tropical and subtropical forests, where it forages for fruits, seeds, and nuts.
