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Lilacine Amazon

Amazona autumnalis lilacina

The Lilacine Amazon is a colorful parrot known for its beautiful lilac feathers. These friendly birds love to chatter and can mimic sounds they hear around them!

Habitat: Tropical forests

Appearance

The Lilacine Amazon is a medium-sized parrot, mostly bright green with a striking red forehead and yellow cheeks. It has a unique lilac-purple patch on its nape, which sets it apart from similar Amazon parrots.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPsittaciformesFamilyPsittacidaeGenusAmazona
Lilacine Amazon
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Lilacine Amazon

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Baby Lilacine Amazons are born blind and featherless, needing full parental care.

Pairs often mate for life and are very devoted to each other.

Their wild population has fewer than 1,000 birds left in the world!

They are native only to a small strip of dry forest in western Ecuador!

Special abilities

Ability

Sound Sculptor

Lilacine Amazons can mimic human words and other sounds, helping them communicate and adapt to different environments.

Ability

Nutcracker Beak

Lilacine Amazons have a powerful, curved beak that helps them crack open tough nuts and seeds for food.

Ability

Forest Flier

Lilacine Amazons can expertly navigate dense forest canopies, helping them escape predators and find food quickly.

Measurements & details

Length
34-36 cm
Wingspan
50-58 cm
Weight
0.3-0.4 kg
Lifespan
20-50 years
Top Speed
55 km/h
Clutch Size
2-4
Incubation
24-26 days

Diet & Feeding

They enjoy a tasty diet of fruits, seeds, nuts, and flowers found in their forest homes!

Primary Foods

  • Mangos
  • Figs
  • Palm nuts
  • Seeds
  • Flowers

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Peregrine Falcon

Falco peregrinus

fast hunter of open skies

eaten by

Boa constrictor

Boa constrictor

preys on nests and young birds

eats

Mango Tree

Mangifera indica

provides sweet fruits and shelter

eats

Fig Tree

Ficus insipida

feasts on its juicy figs

Traits

Also known as

Lilac Amazon Parrot

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch birds from a distance and don't try to touch them in the wild.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Lilacine Amazon?

34-36 cm

What is Lilacine Amazon's wingspan?

50-58 cm

How much does Lilacine Amazon weigh?

0.3-0.4 kg

How long does Lilacine Amazon live?

20-50 years

How fast can Lilacine Amazon move?

55 km/h

What does Lilacine Amazon eat?

They enjoy a tasty diet of fruits, seeds, nuts, and flowers found in their forest homes!

Where is Lilacine Amazon usually found?

Tropical forests

How does Lilacine Amazon hunt?

Foraging

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