A large, chunky, mostly green parrot, now common in several large U.S. cities. Adult is green overall with red crown, blue nape, thick orange bill, yellowish-tipped tail, red wing patch, and blue-tipped flight feathers. In flight, note blunt proportions and short tail. Other similar parrots lack red crown. Sometimes called Red-crowned Amazon.

Length: 30 (cm) Wingspan: 63 (cm)

Habitat:

Suburbs, wooded lowlands.

Behavior:

Roosts and feeds in large, noisy flocks. Often seen flying overhead in morning and evening, en route to feeding areas. Nests in cavities.

Feeding:

Forages in trees and dense shrubs; eats a variety of fruit, seeds, and nectar.