At a Glance

Native to the Pacific slope of southern Mexico and Central America, this parrot - a close relative of the Yellow-headed Parrot - is popular as a cage bird. Escapees from captivity are sometimes seen free-flying in southern cities of the U.S., often associating with flocks of other parrot species.
Category
Perching Birds
Conservation
Endangered
Habitat
Forests and Woodlands, Urban and Suburban Habitats
Behavior
Direct Flight

Range & Identification

Description

14" (36 cm). A large, short-tailed parrot. Mostly green with a large, pale gray bill. Yellow patch across nape, and yellow-green band at tip of tail. Like other Amazona parrots, has red patch in wing, most obvious in flight.
Size
About the size of a Robin
Wing Shape
Pointed, Tapered
Tail Shape
Rounded, Short, Square-tipped

Songs and Calls

Noisy calls early in the morning and again at sunset.

Habitat

Tropical woodlands and forests. This habitat provides its main food sources, fruits, seeds, nuts, berries, blossoms and leafy buds of foliage, which is similar to many parrots of the region.

Behavior

Nesting

3-4 eggs are incubated for 26-28 days and the young fledge at 8-12 weeks.

Climate Vulnerability

Conservation Status