Red-tailed Amazon
NameRed-tailed Amazon
Common NameRed-tailed Amazon
Scientific NameAmazona brasiliensis
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)44
Length (cm)36.5
Weight (g)435
Plumage DetailsPredominantly green plumage with a reddish-purple forehead and crown, fading to purplish-blue on the cheeks and around the eyes. It has red primary coverts and a green tail with red bases and yellow tips on the outer feathers.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, harsh squawks and screeches, often described as a rolling 'kra-kra-kra' or 'kree-kree-kree', along with various whistles.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, coastal, wetland
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the coastal regions of southeastern Brazil, primarily from the state of São Paulo south to Santa Catarina.
Identifying FeaturesReddish-purple forehead and crown, Purplish-blue cheeks, Predominantly green body, Red primary coverts, Red tail feathers with yellow tips
Description
The Red-tailed Amazon is a medium-sized, vibrant green parrot known for its distinctive red and purple head markings and red tail. These social birds are typically found in pairs or small flocks, foraging for fruits and seeds in the canopy of coastal forests.
