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Red-lored Amazon

Amazona autumnalis

The Red-lored Amazon is a colorful parrot with bright green feathers and a red patch on its head. They are playful and love to mimic sounds, making them fun companions in the wild!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Red-lored Amazon is a medium-sized parrot with a predominantly bright green body. It has a distinctive fiery red patch on its forehead, bright yellow lores (area between eye and beak), and a blue wash on its crown. Its wings feature a small red speculum, making it visually distinct.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPsittaciformesFamilyPsittacidaeGenusAmazona
Red-lored Amazon
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Red-lored Amazon

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Red-lored Amazons form strong pairs and often mate for their entire lives!

Their flocks make such loud calls, you can hear them from far away in the forest!

They often 'bathe' by rubbing against wet leaves after a rain shower!

They use their strong tongue to help move food around in their mouth while eating!

Special abilities

Ability

Chatty Mimicry

Red-lored Amazons can imitate sounds and human words because of their flexible voice box, helping them communicate.

Ability

Nutcracker Beak

Red-lored Amazons have a powerful, curved beak that helps them crack open hard nuts and seeds with ease.

Ability

Acrobatic Climbers

Their zygodactyl feet (two toes forward, two back) help them grip branches like hands, climbing trees expertly.

Ability

Camouflage Master

Their vibrant green feathers blend perfectly with tropical leaves, making them hard for predators to spot.

Measurements & details

Length
32-35 cm
Wingspan
45-55 cm
Weight
0.31-0.48 kg
Lifespan
30-50 years
Top Speed
50 km/h
Clutch Size
2-4
Incubation
25-28 days

Diet & Feeding

These herbivorous parrots enjoy a tasty diet of fruits, seeds, nuts, and flowers from tropical trees.

Primary Foods

  • Fruits
  • Seeds
  • Nuts
  • Berries
  • Flowers
  • Nectar

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eats

Fig tree

Ficus maxima

Consumes ripe fruits and disperses their seeds widely.

eaten by

Ornate Hawk-Eagle

Spizaetus ornatus

A primary predator, especially targeting young or unwary birds.

shelters

Kapok tree

Ceiba pentandra

Nests in natural hollows found within old, tall trees.

eats

Surinam Cherry

Eugenia uniflora

Feeds on its sweet berries, acting as a seed disperser.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch from a distance and do not try to touch wild birds.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Red-lored Amazon?

32-35 cm

What is Red-lored Amazon's wingspan?

45-55 cm

How much does Red-lored Amazon weigh?

0.31-0.48 kg

How long does Red-lored Amazon live?

30-50 years

How fast can Red-lored Amazon move?

50 km/h

What does Red-lored Amazon eat?

These herbivorous parrots enjoy a tasty diet of fruits, seeds, nuts, and flowers from tropical trees.

Where is Red-lored Amazon usually found?

Forests

How does Red-lored Amazon hunt?

Foraging

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