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Yellow-headed Amazon

Amazona oratrix

The Yellow-headed Amazon is a colorful parrot with bright yellow feathers on its head and green body. They are playful and love to mimic sounds, making them fun companions!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Yellow-headed Amazon is a medium-sized, vibrant green parrot. Its most striking feature is its bright yellow head and upper neck, clearly distinguishing it from other green parrots. Red patches on the bend of its wings are also visible, especially in flight.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPsittaciformesFamilyPsittacidaeGenusAmazona
Yellow-headed Amazon
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Yellow-headed Amazon

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

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Interesting facts

Each parrot has a unique 'contact call' to recognize its family members in a noisy flock!

Their powerful squawks can travel over a mile through the jungle, warning friends of danger!

These parrots often mate for life, sharing special calls and even food with their chosen partner!

Yellow-headed Amazons can hang upside down from branches for fun, just like a little acrobat!

Special abilities

Ability

Nutcracker Beak

Yellow-headed Amazons have an incredibly strong, curved beak that helps them crack open the toughest nuts and seeds effortlessly.

Ability

Voice Changer

Yellow-headed Amazons can learn and imitate many sounds, including other bird calls, which helps them blend into their environment.

Ability

Acrobatic Climber

Yellow-headed Amazons have powerful zygodactyl feet and a strong beak that helps them climb trees with amazing agility.

Measurements & details

Length
38-43 cm
Wingspan
60-70 cm
Weight
0.48-0.62 kg
Lifespan
30-60 years
Top Speed
50 km/h
Clutch Size
2-5
Incubation
25-28 days

Diet & Feeding

These vibrant birds love to munch on a variety of fresh fruits, seeds, nuts, and tasty flowers!

Primary Foods

  • Mangoes
  • Palm nuts
  • Guava
  • Acacia seeds
  • Flower nectar

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Red-tailed Hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

Chicks and adults can be preyed upon by raptors.

eaten by

Boa Constrictor

Boa constrictor

Nestlings and eggs are vulnerable to tree-climbing snakes.

eats

Mango Tree

Mangifera indica

Feeds on the sweet fruits, helping to disperse seeds.

eats

Coyol Palm

Acrocomia aculeata

Relies on its hard nuts for essential energy and nutrients.

Traits

Also known as

Yellow-headed Parrot

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Yellow-headed Amazon?

38-43 cm

What is Yellow-headed Amazon's wingspan?

60-70 cm

How much does Yellow-headed Amazon weigh?

0.48-0.62 kg

How long does Yellow-headed Amazon live?

30-60 years

How fast can Yellow-headed Amazon move?

50 km/h

What does Yellow-headed Amazon eat?

These vibrant birds love to munch on a variety of fresh fruits, seeds, nuts, and tasty flowers!

Where is Yellow-headed Amazon usually found?

Forests

How does Yellow-headed Amazon hunt?

Foraging

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