Singing Parrot
NameSinging Parrot
Common NameYellow-crowned Amazon
Scientific NameAmazona ochrocephala
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)40.5
Length (cm)36.5
Weight (g)425
Plumage DetailsThe body is predominantly bright green. The forehead and crown are a striking yellow, extending slightly behind the eyes. The cheeks and lores are pale greyish-white, and the beak is a pale horn-color. Some individuals may show red patches on the bend of the wing.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a wide array of loud, raucous calls, squawks, screeches, whistles, and trills. They are very vocal, especially during morning and evening flights and while foraging.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across Central and South America, from southern Mexico through Central America to northern South America, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, and Peru.
Identifying Featuresbright green plumage, yellow crown, pale greyish-white cheeks, pale horn-colored beak, loud vocalizations
Description
This medium-sized parrot is characterized by its vibrant green plumage and a distinctive bright yellow crown. Highly social, they are known for their loud and varied vocalizations, often heard in tropical and subtropical forests.
