Amazona autumnalis
The Red-lored Amazon, *Amazona autumnalis*, is a vibrantly plumed parrot species distinguished by its predominantly green body, a striking red patch on its lores (the area between the eye and beak), and often a splash of yellow on the crown and nape, which can vary in extent among individuals and subspecies. Measuring approximately 32-35 cm (12.5-13.8 inches) in length with an average weight of 310-480 grams (10.9-17 oz), it also features bright blue primary coverts, visible in flight, and ye...
This species primarily inhabits tropical and subtropical evergreen forests, semi-deciduous forests, and forest edges, often favoring riparian zones or areas with scattered large trees from lowlands up to moderate elevations.
The Red-lored Amazon's diet consists mainly of a wide variety of fruits, seeds, nuts, and flowers, supplemented by nectar and leaf buds. They forage primarily in the forest canopy, using their strong beaks to crack open hard shells and access seeds.
Red-lored Amazons are highly social and diurnal, exhibiting peak activity during the early morning and late afternoon, foraging and interacting in noisy flocks. At night, they congregate in large communal roosts, often in tall trees, providing safety in numbers. Foraging typically occurs in the c...
The Red-lored Amazon is a resident species found across a broad Neotropical range, extending from east-central Mexico on both Pacific and Gulf slopes, south through Central America to northern South America. Its distribution encompasses countries including Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, ...
Least Concern
- Red-lored Amazons can live for 50-60 years or more in captivity, significantly longer than their wild counterparts. - The "lored" in their name refers to the lore, the area between the eye and the bill, which is a distinctive red in this species. - They are renowned for their intelligence and r...