The Southern Mealy Amazon is one of the largest and most magnificent parrots in the Americas. With it’s vibrant green plumage and flour-like white markings, this tropical bird cuts an impressive figure in the rainforest canopy. “The Southern Mealy Amazon parrot is a striking tropical bird that thrives in Central and South American rainforests.” As…
You come across a vibrant green parrot with a striking blue cheek patch peering at you from the rainforest canopy. Upon closer look, you notice it’s bright yellow-orange wing patches and gray eye rings. You have encountered the blue-cheeked parrot, a rare and unique amazon parrot found in a few countries of northeastern South America….
As you gaze up into the emerald canopy of the Amazon rainforest, a flock of vibrant green parrots with flashes of red on their wings alights on a fruiting tree. These social birds are Diademed Parrots, a species endemic to a small region of northwestern Brazil. With a length of about 13-14 inches (33-35 cm)…
You first catch sight of a flash of green and yellow as the parrot darts among the trees. Upon closer inspection, you see it’s vibrant plumage – emerald feathers on it’s back and wings, contrasted by a bright yellow beak and pale pink throat. This tropical beauty is known as the Yellow-billed Parrot, or Amazona…
The brilliant red band across it’s tail makes the Red-tailed Parrot one of the most recognizable parrots of coastal Brazil. As you watch a flock pass by, flashes of red stand out against the green plumage. These vibrant tropical birds once faced a concerning decline, but focused conservation efforts have helped stabilize the species. The…
Have you ever seen a flash of green and yellow feathers and wondered what tropical bird made it’s home nearby? If you live in northern coastal Venezuela or on certain Caribbean islands, it may well have been the Yellow-shouldered Amazon Parrot, Amazona barbadensis. This beautiful parrot with a musical call stands out with it’s bright…
The brightly colored and highly intelligent Red-lored Amazon parrot makes a delightful pet bird that can live 80 years. With its charming personality, talent for talking, and affectionate nature, it’s no wonder this Amazon is one of the most popular parrots kept in households across North and South America. Originating in Mexico and regions of…
The yellow-naped amazon parrot is a colorful and vocal bird native to Central America. With its bright green plumage accented with yellow and red, this parrot is a beautiful sight. But beyond its striking looks, the yellow-naped amazon is also an intelligent and sociable creature. These parrots live in flocks and form strong lifelong bonds…
The island of Dominica in the Caribbean is home to an exceptionally rare and beautiful parrot – the red-necked amazon. With its vibrant green plumage accented by bright red, blue, and yellow, this tropical bird has an unmistakable appearance. Though small, averaging only 15-16 inches (40 cm) long and 1.2-1.4 pounds (550-650 g) in weight,…
You crane your neck upward, squinting into the dense green canopy. A raucous squawking reaches your ears. You catch a flash of bright feathered wings up above as a flock of parrots bursts into flight. One parrot spreads it’s wings wide, revealing a stunning patch of fiery orange plumage. You’ve spotted the Amazon parrot known…
