Psittacidae family Arini Tribe (American parrots) Amazona genus Short-tailed clade (30
species ) Amazons are fairly large parrots measuring 15-16 inches and are predominantly green.
Several amazon species are commonly kept as pets, including the Yellow-headed Amazon,
Yellow-Naped Amazon, and Blue-fronted Amazon. Amazons are known for their exceptional vocal
abilities, and are great companions. They can be found all over South America, Mexico and the
Caribbeans.
Puerto Rican Amazon
is endemic to Puerto Rico The species is the only remaining native parrot in Puerto Rico and one of the ten most
critically endangered species in the world. Conservation effort has increased their population slightly but only slightly.
Their total populations in the wild amount to no more than a few dozen birds and this id mainly due to loss of
suitable forest habitat. It is now found in the Luquillo mountains only within a very narrow range..
The Puerto Rican Amazon is a herbivore and it eats mainly f flowers, fruits, leaves.
Yellow-crowned Amazon
is native to the tropical South America and Panama and van be found in Mexico also.. Is is also a green bird. It is found in the f tropical forests
*both humid and dry), woodlands, mangroves, and savannas . it is very seldom found far from the Amazon Rainforest.. They are normally
found in pairs or in small flocks of about 30 birds. They are very strong flyers and can reach very high altitudes. They eat mainly food includes
fruits, nuts, and seeds and berries.
They are very popular as pets because if their ability to talk and their affectionate natures. But, the pet trade is rapidly responsible for the
decline in its population.
Yellow-naped Parrot
It is found along the Pacific coast from Mexico south to Costa Rica. Some Yellow-naped Amazons have no
yellow colouring at all on their napes .In fact, one variation of the yellow-naped amazon is turquoise in colour.
It feeds on nuts, berries, seeds, and fruit. and also on the seeds of unripe fruit... It as an excellent talker and
t speaks in a very clear voice. It sings and whistles as well.. It is known to be a very intelligent bird. They tend
to gather in pairs and will seldom associate with other parrot species . They mainly congregate in larger groups
at night.
It is on the endangered list. It is an extremely popular bird for its personality and talking abilities, and is thus vulnerable to pet trade activities.
The Yellow-headed Amazon
is a popular pet and an excellent talking bird. Their personalities make them very appreciated as pets. It is native to Mexico and the northern
part of Central America.. It is on the endangered list. In the past 20 years its population has dwindled from 70,000 individuals to about
7000.This is largely due to deforestaion and the pet trade. The poaching of amazons is taking a toll on their numbers. They feed on
fruits, nuts, berries, blossoms, and leaf buds. They are known to raid crops like many parrots in the area.
They live in forest areas with scattered trees, as well as in evergreen forest , swamps and mangroves . They are very noisy sociable birds and
are seen to gather in large flocks.
The Red-spectacled Amazon
is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. They number about 8000 ndividuals in the wild at present.
Their number appears to be decreasing on account of deforestaion and the pet trade Their natural habitats
are dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, montanes forests , dry savannas, and
plantations. Their population seems largely concentrated in Brazil at present
The Red-crowned Amazon
is an endangered Amazon parrot native to northeast Mexico. At present , they numbers about 1,000 to 2,000
birds In the wild at present and those numbers are decreasing. The main cause of this being the illegal pet trade.
These birds gather in large noisy flock especially at feeding time. They eat seeds, fruits, berries, flowers and nectar. These parrots are very
popular as pet because of their vocal abilities.
The Red-lored Amazon
is native to from Mexico Ecuador, and Brazil. It can be found mainly in evergreen and deciduous forests
,mangroves, swamps and plantations. It survives on a diet of nuts,figs, coffee beans, seeds and fruits.
Known for its beauty and sweet affectionate nature but like all amazons it is very loud.. In the wild it is a shy
bird. It is an endangered species it is illegal to capture these birds in the wild.
The Red-browed Amazon
is endemic to Brazil. It is the largest of amazon parrots. It changes its habitats according to seasons.. It can be found in humid forests,
montane forests and mangrove. It feeds on fruit, seeds, berries and buds. They prefer to roost and feed in the top of trees.
It is a very rare bird and it is on the endangered species list. There may be as little as 200 individuals left in the wild at present. Their decline
is thought to have been caused by deforestation and the pet trade.
The Blue-cheeked Amazon,
is found in Venezuela French Guiana and possibly Brazil..It gathers in pairs and small flocks for the
most part and possibly in larger groups to roost at night. It eats mainly fruits, seeds, berries, nuts and
leaf buds. It is a relatively quiet bird.
it lives in humid and cloud forest and savanna woodlands Its population is thought to be decreasing
although their exact or approximate number are unknown.
The Blue-fronted Amazon
is from Bolivia, Brazil Paraguay and Argentina . They tend to prefer humid forests and they gather in tree tops above the canopy layer of the
forest.. It is one of the most common pet parrots although they are known to be very noisy. They are very beautiful birds . The actual number of
these birds in the wild is unknown.
It is ranked 2nd among parrots for its talking abilities ( first place is held by the african gray parrot)) , and apparently their ability to sing.
The Mealy Amazon
is one of the largest Amazons It is found in tropical Central America and South America on humid to
semi humid forests and plantations. It is never found in open dry areas. It is a gentle bird and also a
very good talker. It is one of the largest amazons and quite loud. It eats mainly seeds, fruits, berries,
blossoms and buds.
It is a social bird and can be seen in large flocks. It is still a faily common birds and is not on the
endangered list.
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species ) Amazons are fairly large parrots measuring 15-16 inches and are predominantly green.
Several amazon species are commonly kept as pets, including the Yellow-headed Amazon,
Yellow-Naped Amazon, and Blue-fronted Amazon. Amazons are known for their exceptional vocal
abilities, and are great companions. They can be found all over South America, Mexico and the
Caribbeans.
Puerto Rican Amazon
is endemic to Puerto Rico The species is the only remaining native parrot in Puerto Rico and one of the ten most
critically endangered species in the world. Conservation effort has increased their population slightly but only slightly.
Their total populations in the wild amount to no more than a few dozen birds and this id mainly due to loss of
suitable forest habitat. It is now found in the Luquillo mountains only within a very narrow range..
The Puerto Rican Amazon is a herbivore and it eats mainly f flowers, fruits, leaves.
Yellow-crowned Amazon
is native to the tropical South America and Panama and van be found in Mexico also.. Is is also a green bird. It is found in the f tropical forests
*both humid and dry), woodlands, mangroves, and savannas . it is very seldom found far from the Amazon Rainforest.. They are normally
found in pairs or in small flocks of about 30 birds. They are very strong flyers and can reach very high altitudes. They eat mainly food includes
fruits, nuts, and seeds and berries.
They are very popular as pets because if their ability to talk and their affectionate natures. But, the pet trade is rapidly responsible for the
decline in its population.
Yellow-naped Parrot
It is found along the Pacific coast from Mexico south to Costa Rica. Some Yellow-naped Amazons have no
yellow colouring at all on their napes .In fact, one variation of the yellow-naped amazon is turquoise in colour.
It feeds on nuts, berries, seeds, and fruit. and also on the seeds of unripe fruit... It as an excellent talker and
t speaks in a very clear voice. It sings and whistles as well.. It is known to be a very intelligent bird. They tend
to gather in pairs and will seldom associate with other parrot species . They mainly congregate in larger groups
at night.
It is on the endangered list. It is an extremely popular bird for its personality and talking abilities, and is thus vulnerable to pet trade activities.
The Yellow-headed Amazon
is a popular pet and an excellent talking bird. Their personalities make them very appreciated as pets. It is native to Mexico and the northern
part of Central America.. It is on the endangered list. In the past 20 years its population has dwindled from 70,000 individuals to about
7000.This is largely due to deforestaion and the pet trade. The poaching of amazons is taking a toll on their numbers. They feed on
fruits, nuts, berries, blossoms, and leaf buds. They are known to raid crops like many parrots in the area.
They live in forest areas with scattered trees, as well as in evergreen forest , swamps and mangroves . They are very noisy sociable birds and
are seen to gather in large flocks.
The Red-spectacled Amazon
is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. They number about 8000 ndividuals in the wild at present.
Their number appears to be decreasing on account of deforestaion and the pet trade Their natural habitats
are dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, montanes forests , dry savannas, and
plantations. Their population seems largely concentrated in Brazil at present
The Red-crowned Amazon
is an endangered Amazon parrot native to northeast Mexico. At present , they numbers about 1,000 to 2,000
birds In the wild at present and those numbers are decreasing. The main cause of this being the illegal pet trade.
These birds gather in large noisy flock especially at feeding time. They eat seeds, fruits, berries, flowers and nectar. These parrots are very
popular as pet because of their vocal abilities.
The Red-lored Amazon
is native to from Mexico Ecuador, and Brazil. It can be found mainly in evergreen and deciduous forests
,mangroves, swamps and plantations. It survives on a diet of nuts,figs, coffee beans, seeds and fruits.
Known for its beauty and sweet affectionate nature but like all amazons it is very loud.. In the wild it is a shy
bird. It is an endangered species it is illegal to capture these birds in the wild.
The Red-browed Amazon
is endemic to Brazil. It is the largest of amazon parrots. It changes its habitats according to seasons.. It can be found in humid forests,
montane forests and mangrove. It feeds on fruit, seeds, berries and buds. They prefer to roost and feed in the top of trees.
It is a very rare bird and it is on the endangered species list. There may be as little as 200 individuals left in the wild at present. Their decline
is thought to have been caused by deforestation and the pet trade.
The Blue-cheeked Amazon,
is found in Venezuela French Guiana and possibly Brazil..It gathers in pairs and small flocks for the
most part and possibly in larger groups to roost at night. It eats mainly fruits, seeds, berries, nuts and
leaf buds. It is a relatively quiet bird.
it lives in humid and cloud forest and savanna woodlands Its population is thought to be decreasing
although their exact or approximate number are unknown.
The Blue-fronted Amazon
is from Bolivia, Brazil Paraguay and Argentina . They tend to prefer humid forests and they gather in tree tops above the canopy layer of the
forest.. It is one of the most common pet parrots although they are known to be very noisy. They are very beautiful birds . The actual number of
these birds in the wild is unknown.
It is ranked 2nd among parrots for its talking abilities ( first place is held by the african gray parrot)) , and apparently their ability to sing.
The Mealy Amazon
is one of the largest Amazons It is found in tropical Central America and South America on humid to
semi humid forests and plantations. It is never found in open dry areas. It is a gentle bird and also a
very good talker. It is one of the largest amazons and quite loud. It eats mainly seeds, fruits, berries,
blossoms and buds.
It is a social bird and can be seen in large flocks. It is still a faily common birds and is not on the
endangered list.
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The Blue-headed Pionus
is from South America and southern Central America, from Costa Rica, Venezuela and Trinidad south to Bolivia and Brazil. It has a wide range and
abundant feeding and nesting habitat. It is a common bird and its population is thought to be increasing. They usually gather in small flocks. It is
named for its sticking medium-blue head and neck. .
Its habitat is forest and semi-open country, including cultivated areas They eat fruit and seeds, and sometimes grain. Blue Headed Pionus
Parrots are increasingly popular as pets. Compared to other parrot species (Amazons for example) they are very quiet. They are affectionate,
but not known for their talking ability.
see http://www.iucnredlist.org/search/details.php/48093/all
http://www.starescue.org/htm/species/parrot-pionus-blue-headed.htm
http://www.pionusparrot.com/PionusParrots.htm
the Red-billed Pionus is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical
moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, It is a strong flyer andvenjoys a wide range for foraging and
nesting. Their actual numbers in the wild is unknown but it is considered to be a very common bird They normally eat fruit, pine nuts
berries and corn.
see http://www.iucnredlist.org/search/details.php/48094/all
The Scaly-headed Parrot is also called Scaly-headed Pionus, Maximilian Pionus, Maximilian Parrot, Maximilian's Pionus, or
Maximilian's Parrot. It is found in Brazil; also Bolivia, Paraguay, and northern regions of Argentina. Its natural habitats are subtropical
or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It too enjoys a very wide range
for foraging and nesting at present.
see http://www.iucnredlist.org/search/details.php/48095/all
The White-crowned Parrot is from Mexico and Panama. It is usually found in lowlands and foothills, in forest canopy and edges, and adjacent
semi-open woodland It eats seeds, nuts and fruits, and can be pest in crops of corn, and commercial fruit plantations. Is is usually very and
keeps in the canopy layer of the forest. It too enjoys a very wide range for foraging and nesting. It is a common bird..
The Speckle-faced Parrot is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical
moist montane forest.. It too is a very common bird and it enjoys a wide range for foraging and nesting at present.
the Bronze-winged Parrot is from Venezuela ,Colombia,Peru. It too enjoys a very wide range for foraging and nesting. They tend to prefer moist lowlands
and monyane forests. They are very common and enjoy a wide range for foraging and nesting.
the Dusky pionus is found in the Guianas, Brazil, French Guiana, Suriname and Venezuela; Colombia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist
lowland forests. They too enjoy a wide range for foraging and nesting and they are very common birds. They are not known to have good vocal abilities.
is from South America and southern Central America, from Costa Rica, Venezuela and Trinidad south to Bolivia and Brazil. It has a wide range and
abundant feeding and nesting habitat. It is a common bird and its population is thought to be increasing. They usually gather in small flocks. It is
named for its sticking medium-blue head and neck. .
Its habitat is forest and semi-open country, including cultivated areas They eat fruit and seeds, and sometimes grain. Blue Headed Pionus
Parrots are increasingly popular as pets. Compared to other parrot species (Amazons for example) they are very quiet. They are affectionate,
but not known for their talking ability.
see http://www.iucnredlist.org/search/details.php/48093/all
http://www.starescue.org/htm/species/parrot-pionus-blue-headed.htm
http://www.pionusparrot.com/PionusParrots.htm
the Red-billed Pionus is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical
moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, It is a strong flyer andvenjoys a wide range for foraging and
nesting. Their actual numbers in the wild is unknown but it is considered to be a very common bird They normally eat fruit, pine nuts
berries and corn.
see http://www.iucnredlist.org/search/details.php/48094/all
The Scaly-headed Parrot is also called Scaly-headed Pionus, Maximilian Pionus, Maximilian Parrot, Maximilian's Pionus, or
Maximilian's Parrot. It is found in Brazil; also Bolivia, Paraguay, and northern regions of Argentina. Its natural habitats are subtropical
or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and subtropical or tropical moist montanes. It too enjoys a very wide range
for foraging and nesting at present.
see http://www.iucnredlist.org/search/details.php/48095/all
The White-crowned Parrot is from Mexico and Panama. It is usually found in lowlands and foothills, in forest canopy and edges, and adjacent
semi-open woodland It eats seeds, nuts and fruits, and can be pest in crops of corn, and commercial fruit plantations. Is is usually very and
keeps in the canopy layer of the forest. It too enjoys a very wide range for foraging and nesting. It is a common bird..
The Speckle-faced Parrot is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical
moist montane forest.. It too is a very common bird and it enjoys a wide range for foraging and nesting at present.
the Bronze-winged Parrot is from Venezuela ,Colombia,Peru. It too enjoys a very wide range for foraging and nesting. They tend to prefer moist lowlands
and monyane forests. They are very common and enjoy a wide range for foraging and nesting.
the Dusky pionus is found in the Guianas, Brazil, French Guiana, Suriname and Venezuela; Colombia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist
lowland forests. They too enjoy a wide range for foraging and nesting and they are very common birds. They are not known to have good vocal abilities.
The Pionus genus (7 species)
The Pionus parrots are similar to Amazon parrots,only smaller. None of the Pionus species are on the endangered list. They seem to have a very wide and suitable range
for foraging and nesting at present, although the forest clearings may cause some disruptions in the future. In any case, no really significant decline in their population has
been reported in the past decade.They are very appreciated pet parrots, especially the he Blue-headed, Maximillian (Scaly-headed) and White-Capped. Other species such
as the Dusky and the Bronze-winged Pionus have become more common as pets lately. They are known to be quieter than other parrots and gentle. They have been
referred to as puppies with feathers. they do not have the vocal abilities of Amazons.
The Pionus parrots are similar to Amazon parrots,only smaller. None of the Pionus species are on the endangered list. They seem to have a very wide and suitable range
for foraging and nesting at present, although the forest clearings may cause some disruptions in the future. In any case, no really significant decline in their population has
been reported in the past decade.They are very appreciated pet parrots, especially the he Blue-headed, Maximillian (Scaly-headed) and White-Capped. Other species such
as the Dusky and the Bronze-winged Pionus have become more common as pets lately. They are known to be quieter than other parrots and gentle. They have been
referred to as puppies with feathers. they do not have the vocal abilities of Amazons.
Psittacidae family Arini Tribe (American parrots) Short-tailed clade -a large parrot
of the genus Amazona
of the genus Amazona
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