Yellow-billed Amazon
NameYellow-billed Amazon
Common NameYellow-billed Amazon
Scientific NameAmazona collaria
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)49
Length (cm)28.5
Weight (g)265
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage. The forehead and crown are pale blue, fading to white around the eyes. A prominent pinkish-red patch extends from the throat to the cheeks. The primary coverts are blue, and the outer tail feathers have red bases. The bill is pale yellow, and the cere and orbital ring are white.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a variety of loud, raucous squawks and screeches, often interspersed with softer chattering and whistling sounds. Their calls are typical of Amazon parrots, used for communication within flocks.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Jamaica, primarily found in the Cockpit Country and Blue and John Crow Mountains.
Identifying Featurespale yellow bill, blue crown, pinkish-red throat and cheek patch, predominantly green plumage, endemic to Jamaica
Description
The Yellow-billed Amazon is a medium-sized, predominantly green parrot endemic to Jamaica. It is characterized by its pale yellow bill, blue crown, and a distinctive pinkish-red patch on its throat and cheeks. These social birds are often found in pairs or small flocks, feeding on fruits and seeds in the forest canopy.
