Yellow-lored Amazon
NameYellow-lored Amazon
Common NameYellow-lored Amazon
Scientific NameAmazona xantholora
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)50
Length (cm)26.5
Weight (g)215
Plumage DetailsPredominantly green plumage. Males have a white crown, bright yellow lores (area between the eye and beak), and prominent red patches around the eyes. Females have a less extensive yellow on the lores and a blue-tinged crown, with less red around the eyes. The beak is yellowish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include harsh, rolling squawks, screeches, and various chattering calls, typical of Amazon parrots.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Yucatán Peninsula, including southeastern Mexico, northern Belize, and northern Guatemala.
Identifying Featureswhite crown (male), yellow lores, red eye patches, green body plumage, yellow beak
Description
The Yellow-lored Amazon is a medium-sized parrot known for its vibrant green plumage and distinctive facial markings. It is typically found in tropical forests, feeding on a diet primarily consisting of seeds and fruits.
