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Red-lored Amazon
- Scientific name
- Amazona autumnalis
- Family
- Psittacidae
- Conservation status
- Near threatened
- Habitat
- Forest deciduous
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Rounded
Where it came from
The Red-lored Amazon, scientifically classified as Amazona autumnalis, is a vibrant parrot species native to the tropical regions of the Americas, stretching from eastern Mexico to Ecuador. Within aviculture, these birds have been maintained for centuries, often valued for their striking plumage and high intelligence. Their natural habitat consists of humid forests and woodland edges, where their broad wings allow for agile, sustained flight, while their rounded tails assist in precise maneuvering through dense canopy foliage.
The species was first formally described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. In the context of conservation and human interaction, the Red-lored Amazon has been widely studied for its complex social structures and vocal mimicry capabilities. While they remain a fixture in global aviculture, responsible stewardship now focuses heavily on habitat preservation and the ethical sourcing of captive-bred individuals, moving away from the historical practice of wild-trapping which impacted population numbers in several regions.
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