Red-spectacled Amazon
NameRed-spectacled Amazon
Common NameRed-spectacled Amazon
Scientific NameAmazona pretrei
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)52.5
Length (cm)32
Weight (g)290
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage with a distinctive red forehead and lores (area between the eye and beak). A prominent red patch is also present on the carpal joint (shoulder). The underparts are yellowish-green, and the primary feathers show blue coloration, visible in flight.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, harsh screeches, squawks, and various chattering notes, typical of Amazon parrots. They often produce a series of raucous calls, especially when in flight or communicating within a flock.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to southern Brazil, with small populations extending into northeastern Argentina and Paraguay. Primarily found within the Atlantic Forest biome, favoring subtropical and montane forests.
Identifying FeaturesBright red forehead and lores, Red carpal joint (shoulder patch), Overall green plumage, Medium-sized parrot
Description
The Red-spectacled Amazon is a medium-sized, predominantly green parrot known for its striking red markings on the forehead, lores, and carpal joint. It is an arboreal species, typically found foraging for fruits and seeds in the canopy of subtropical forests.
