Red-lored Amazon
A species of Amazon parrots Scientific name : Amazona autumnalis Genus : Amazon parrots
Red-lored Amazon, A species of Amazon parrots
Botanical name: Amazona autumnalis
Genus: Amazon parrots
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Description
The red-lored amazon is 32–35 cm (13 in) in length, with a weight of 310–480 g. The plumage is primarily green, with a red forehead and, in some subspecies, yellow cheeks (sometimes with red spots). The crown is blue. Adult males and females do not differ in plumage. Juveniles have less yellow on the cheeks, less red on the forehead, and dark irises.
Size
33 cm (13 in)
Colors
Green
Yellow
Red
Life Expectancy
80 years
Feeding Habits
Red-lored Amazon sustains primarily on fruits, nuts, and seeds. These birds exhibit varied intake, incorporating quality pellets, seeds, and fresh produce. They are inclined towards routine fresh offerings, demonstrating an adaptable foraging behavior within their habitat.
Habitat
The red-lored Amazon thrives in a variety of tropical environments, typically preferring the edges of humid evergreen to semi-deciduous or dry lowland and foothill forests. It inhabits gallery woodlands, semi-open areas with scattered trees, plantations, and even mangroves. While it adapts to various wooded landscapes and cultivated regions with tree presence, it is less common in continuous dense forests. Geographically, the red-lored Amazon resides predominantly in areas below 700 meters elevation but can be found up to 1300 meters in certain regions. Its habitat range encompasses broad tropical zones, favoring regions within Central and South America's lower elevations.
Nest Behavior
Red-lored Amazon lays 3-4 white eggs, with a 26-day incubation period. Chicks fledge around 60 days post-hatching. Parental care is shared during this time.
Nest Characteristics
Red-lored Amazon's nest is typically located within a tree cavity, with no additional construction materials used. The nest size and shape are dictated by the cavity itself.
Dite type
Herbivorous
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Species Status
Not globally threatened.
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Amazon parrots Species
Red-lored Amazon