Yellow Crowned Amazon (amazona ochrocephala)

The Yellow Crowned Amazon averages 31-38cm in length. has a short squarish tail and a primarily green plumage. It has dark blue tips to the secondaries and primaries, and a red wing speculum, carpal edge (leading edge of the wing at the "shoulder") and base of the outer tail-feathers. The red and dark blue sections are often difficult to see when the bird is perched, while the red base of the outer tail-feathers only infrequently can be seen under normal viewing conditions in the wild.[2] The amount of yellow to the head varies, with nominate. They have a dark bill with a large horn or reddish spot on the upper mandible.

Diet

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Longevity in captivity

The longevity in captivity has dramatically reduced over the past 20 years. Click here to read more.

Aviculture/Special Adaptations

Can be very playful and very good at mimicry often displaying an operatic voice. Can become territorial during breeding season. Best kept in a aviary providing lots of enrichment. Likes to be with other birds.

IUCN Rating - Least concern

CITES Rating - Appendix II

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