Yellow-shouldered Amazon
NameYellow-shouldered Amazon
Common NameYellow-shouldered Amazon
Scientific NameAmazona barbadensis
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)52
Length (cm)33
Weight (g)325
Plumage DetailsPredominantly green plumage with a yellow forehead, crown, and cheeks. A prominent yellow patch is present on the bend of the wing (shoulder), often mixed with orange-red. Flight feathers are blue-green with darker tips.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a variety of calls including harsh squawks, screeches, and whistles, often given in flight or when perched.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatscoastal, desert, forest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeFound on several Caribbean islands (e.g., Margarita, Bonaire, Curaçao) and a small coastal strip of northern Venezuela.
Identifying Featuresyellow head and face, yellow shoulder patch, green body plumage, blue flight feathers, pale bill
Description
This medium-sized parrot is predominantly green with distinctive yellow markings on its head and shoulders. It is known for its social behavior, often seen in flocks, and its strong, direct flight.
