Amazona kawalli
The Kawall's Amazon (*Amazona kawalli*) is a striking Neotropical parrot, typically measuring around 38 cm (15 inches) in length and weighing between 450-500 grams. Predominantly a vibrant green, its most distinctive field mark is a prominent blue-black crown and forehead, often extending to the lores, which sets it apart from many of its congeners. Other identifying features include a bright red carpal patch (at the bend of the wing) and a yellowish-white suffusion at the base of its outer t...
Found exclusively in undisturbed humid evergreen rainforests, often in proximity to rivers and floodplains, typically at elevations below 200 meters.
Primarily frugivorous and granivorous, feeding on a diverse range of fruits, nuts, seeds, flowers, and leaf buds found in the forest canopy.
Kawall's Amazons are diurnal, typically roosting communally in large trees near watercourses and dispersing in pairs or small family groups to forage at dawn. Foraging occurs arboreally within the forest canopy, where they adeptly use their powerful bills to extract seeds and fruits. They are pre...
The Kawall's Amazon is endemic to central-northern Brazil, residing exclusively south of the Amazon River. Its distribution encompasses the lower and middle Madeira River basin, extending eastwards into the Tapajós and Xingú river basins. This range primarily falls within the states of Pará and A...
Vulnerable
- Discovered relatively recently by ornithologists, described scientifically in 1989, making it one of the newer Amazon parrot species to be identified. - Named in honor of Brazilian naturalist Roberto Kawall, who played a significant role in its recognition and study. - Its species name "kawalli...