The red-lored amazon or red-lored parrot (Amazona autumnalis) is a species of amazon parrot, native to tropical regions of
the Americas, from eastern Mexico south to Ecuador where it occurs in humid evergreen to semi-deciduous forests up to
1,100 m altitude. It is absent from the Pacific side of Central America north of Costa Rica. Not originally known from
El Salvador, a pair - perhaps escaped from captivity - nested successfully in 1995 and 1996 in the outskirts of
San Salvador and the species might expand its range permanently into that country in the future. This species has also
established feral populations in several California cities.
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.
Their food includes fruits, nuts and seeds. Like all parrots, red-lored amazons need a varied diet consisting of high
quality pellets, a quality seed mix, and daily servings of fresh, bird-safe fruits and vegetables.
The red-lored amazon nests in tree cavities. The eggs are white and there are usually three or four in a clutch. The female
incubates the eggs for about 26 days and the chicks leave the nest about 60 days after hatching.
