Red-lored Amazon

Informazioni

The Red-lored Amazon is a medium-sized parrot characterized by its vibrant green plumage, distinctive red forehead, and yellow cheeks. It is known for its intelligence, vocalizations, and social behavior, often found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Dimensioni e longevità

Lunghezza

32-35 cm (12.5-14 in)

Apertura alare

58-66 cm (23-26 in)

Peso

310-480 g (10.9-16.9 oz)

Longevità

Up to 50-60 years in captivity, likely shorter in the wild (20-30 years estimated)

Dieta

Herbivore (frugivore, granivore, florivore)

Caratteristiche fisiche

Piumaggio

Predominantly bright green plumage. The forehead is bright red, extending to the lores (area between the eye and bill). The cheeks and ear coverts are yellow, often with some orange or red flecking. The crown is typically blue-violet, fading into green on the nape. The primary coverts are red, and the outer webs of the secondary flight feathers are blue-violet. The tail is green with red at the base of the outer feathers and a yellowish-green tip.

Forma del becco

Strong, hooked beak, horn-colored with a darker tip.

Colore degli occhi

Orange-red iris with a pale periophthalmic ring.

Colore delle zampe

Greyish-pink to grey.

Caratteristiche distintive

The combination of a red forehead, yellow cheeks, and blue-violet crown is highly distinctive. The red patch on the bend of the wing is also a key field mark.

Aspetto giovanile

Juveniles resemble adults but have less extensive and duller red on the forehead, paler yellow on the cheeks, and a brownish-grey iris. The blue-violet on the crown may be less pronounced.

Cambiamenti stagionali

No significant seasonal changes in plumage.

Dimorfismo sessuale

No significant sexual dimorphism in plumage; males and females look alike. DNA sexing is required for definitive identification.

Come identificare

1. 1

   Forehead Color

   Look for the distinct bright red patch on the forehead, extending to the lores.

2. 2

   Cheek Color

   Observe the prominent yellow cheeks and ear coverts.

3. 3

   Crown Color

   Note the blue-violet wash on the crown, contrasting with the red forehead and green nape.

4. 4

   Wing Patch

   Identify the red patch on the bend of the wing (carpal joint), visible in flight and at rest.

5. 5

   Vocalizations

   Listen for its loud, raucous calls, including rolling 'kree-ah' sounds and various squawks and whistles, especially when flying or in flocks.

6. 6

   Flight Pattern

   Observe its strong, direct flight with rapid wing beats, often in pairs or small groups.

Habitat e areale

Biomi

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, semi-deciduous forests, gallery forests, forest edges, and sometimes cultivated areas with scattered trees.

Areale geografico

Native to Central America, from eastern Mexico south through Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. Also found in western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador.

Fascia altitudinale

Typically found from sea level up to 1,200 meters (3,900 feet), occasionally higher.

Ambienti preferiti

Prefers mature forests with tall trees for nesting and roosting, often near water sources. Adapts to disturbed habitats and agricultural lands if sufficient trees remain.

Comportamento

Periodo di attività

Diurnal. Most active during early morning and late afternoon, foraging and vocalizing.

Abitudini alimentari

Feeds primarily on fruits, seeds, nuts, berries, and flowers. They use their strong beaks to crack open hard shells and manipulate food. Often forage in the canopy.

Comportamento sociale

Highly social birds, typically seen in pairs or small family groups during the breeding season. Outside of breeding, they form larger flocks, sometimes numbering in the hundreds, especially at communal roosts.

Tipo di volo

Strong, direct flight with rapid wing beats. Often flies in pairs or small flocks, especially at dawn and dusk when moving to and from roosting sites. Their flight calls are distinctive.

Migrazione

Resident throughout its range; generally non-migratory. May undertake local movements in search of food resources.

Territorialità

Breeding pairs are territorial around their nest sites, but flocks are generally tolerant of each other in feeding and roosting areas.

Riproduzione

Stagione riproduttiva

Varies geographically, but generally from February to June in Central America.

Abitudini di nidificazione

Nests in tree cavities, typically in tall, mature trees. They do not build a nest structure, but rather lay eggs directly on the wood debris at the bottom of the cavity.

Dimensione della covata

2-4 eggs, most commonly 3.

Descrizione dell'uovo

White, elliptical eggs.

Periodo di incubazione

Approximately 24-26 days.

Periodo di involo

Chicks fledge (leave the nest) around 56-60 days after hatching.

Cure parentali

Both parents participate in incubation and feeding of the young. The female primarily incubates, while the male brings food to her and later to the chicks.

Dove trovarlo

Consigli sul campo

1. Listen for Calls. Their loud and distinctive calls are often the first indication of their presence, especially at dawn and dusk.
2. Scan Tree Canopies. They spend much of their time foraging in the upper canopy of tall trees. Use binoculars to scan for movement and color.
3. Visit Roosting Sites. Locate communal roosting sites, often large trees, where many individuals gather before sunset and disperse at sunrise.
4. Look for Feeding Activity. Observe fruiting trees; they are often attracted to specific food sources.
5. Be Patient and Quiet. Parrots can be wary. Approach quietly and observe from a distance to avoid disturbing them.

Specie simili

Fatti rapidi

Status:

Least Concern

Diet:

Fruits, seeds, nuts, flowers

Habitat:

Tropical and subtropical forests

Sociality:

Social, often in flocks

Vocalization:

Loud, raucous calls and screeches

Nesting:

Tree cavities

Curiosità

• The Red-lored Amazon is a popular pet bird due to its intelligence and ability to mimic human speech, though this has unfortunately contributed to illegal trapping in some areas.
• They play an important ecological role as seed dispersers for many tropical plants.
• Their strong beaks are incredibly powerful, capable of cracking open very hard nuts and seeds.
• Like many parrots, they often form strong pair bonds that can last for many years.

Classificazione scientifica

Regno

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Classe

Aves

Ordine

Psittaciformes

Famiglia

Psittacidae

Genere

Amazona

Specie

Amazona autumnalis

Esplora Red-lored Amazon