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Red-crowned Amazon

Amazona viridigenalis

The Red-crowned Amazon is a colorful parrot with a bright green body and a red crown on its head. These playful birds love to chatter and can even mimic sounds they hear!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Red-crowned Amazon is a vibrant green parrot with a striking red forehead and crown, bordered by a blue patch behind the eyes. Its wings display hints of red and blue, adding to its colorful appearance.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPsittaciformesFamilyPsittacidaeGenusAmazona
Red-crowned Amazon
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Red-crowned Amazon

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Red-crowned Amazons often form huge flocks of hundreds of birds!

Their scientific name means 'green-cheeked' even with their red crown!

These parrots build their nests safely inside hollow tree trunks.

They can hang upside down like acrobats to reach tasty fruits!

Special abilities

Ability

Nutcracker Beak

Red-crowned Amazon has a powerful, hooked beak that helps them crack open tough nuts and seeds with ease.

Ability

Climbing Claws

Red-crowned Amazon can use its strong zygodactyl feet to grip branches and climb trees agilely while foraging.

Ability

Loud Calls

Red-crowned Amazon can produce loud squawks and screeches that help them communicate across dense forest canopies.

Measurements & details

Length
30-33 cm
Wingspan
50-60 cm
Weight
0.27-0.35 kg
Lifespan
20-50 years
Top Speed
55 km/h
Clutch Size
2-4
Incubation
27-29 days

Diet & Feeding

These colorful parrots mainly enjoy a feast of fruits, seeds, nuts, and flowers.

Primary Foods

  • Seeds
  • Fruits
  • Nuts
  • Flowers
  • Leaf buds

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Red-tailed Hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

A common bird of prey that can hunt these parrots.

eats

Amate fig

Ficus insipida

They forage on the fruits of various fig species.

eats

Spanish Cedar

Cedrela odorata

Their diet includes seeds from this native tree species.

shelters

Live Oak

Quercus oleoides

They often nest in natural cavities within old oak trees.

Traits

Also known as

Amazon ParrotGreen Parrot

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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 Red-crowned Amazon?

30-33 cm

What is Red-crowned Amazon's wingspan?

50-60 cm

How much does Red-crowned Amazon weigh?

0.27-0.35 kg

How long does Red-crowned Amazon live?

20-50 years

How fast can Red-crowned Amazon move?

55 km/h

What does Red-crowned Amazon eat?

These colorful parrots mainly enjoy a feast of fruits, seeds, nuts, and flowers.

Where is Red-crowned Amazon usually found?

Forests

How does Red-crowned Amazon hunt?

Foraging

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