Yellow-crowned Amazon
NameYellow-crowned Amazon
Common NameYellow-crowned Amazon
Scientific NameAmazona ochrocephala
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)52.5
Length (cm)36.5
Weight (g)465
Plumage DetailsThe body is bright green, with a prominent yellow crown and forehead. A small red patch is visible on the bend of the wing. The outer tail feathers show yellow and red markings, and the iris is orange. The bill is dark with a horn-colored base to the upper mandible.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a wide repertoire of loud, raucous calls, squawks, whistles, and screeches. They can also mimic sounds and human speech.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across Central and South America, from southern Mexico south through Central America to northern South America (Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, Bolivia).
Identifying FeaturesPredominantly green plumage, Bright yellow crown and forehead, Red patch on the bend of the wing, Dark bill with horn-colored base, Orange iris
Description
This medium-sized parrot is predominantly bright green with a distinctive yellow crown and forehead. It is a highly intelligent and social bird, often found in pairs or small flocks foraging for fruits and seeds in tropical lowlands.
