The red-lored amazon, also known as the red-lored parrot (Amazona autumnalis), is a type of amazon parrot that can be found in the tropical areas of the Americas. Its habitat ranges from eastern Mexico all the way down to Ecuador, where it lives in humid evergreen and semi-deciduous forests at altitudes of up to 1,100 m.
The red-lored amazon bird is around 13-14 inches long and can weigh between 310 to 480 grams. It has green feathers as its main body color, but its forehead stands out with a bright red hue. Its cheeks may also have yellow coloring, sometimes with red spots. The top of its head is blue in color. Interestingly, male and female adult birds of this species have the same feather colors. However, young ones have less yellow on their cheeks and red on their foreheads with dark-colored irises.
When it comes to food, red-lored amazons enjoy fruits, nuts, and seeds. Just like other parrots, it’s important for them to have a diverse diet that includes top-notch pellets, a mix of quality seeds, and daily doses of fresh fruits and vegetables that are safe for birds to consume.
Reproduction:
The red-lored amazon bird species typically breeds in tree hollows. Clutch sizes usually consist of three or four white eggs. The female bird takes on the responsibility of incubating the eggs, which lasts for approximately 26 days. The chicks leave the nest roughly 60 days after hatching.
Update:
In certain regions, particularly in sections of Mexico and Venezuela, the red-lored amazon parrot has become scarce due to being captured for the pet trade. However, it appears that this species can thrive in habitats that have been modified by humans to a significant extent.
