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Lilac-crowned Amazon

Lilac-crowned Amazon

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The Lilac-crowned Amazon is a large, predominantly green parrot from western Mexico, distinguished by its violet-blue crown and a reddish band across its forehead.
Where to spot
Pacific slopes of western Mexico, inhabiting deciduous, semi-deciduous, and evergreen forests. Can also be found in cultivated areas.
How to spot
Look for its distinct violet-blue crown and reddish forehead band. Listen for its loud, rolling calls, often described as 'rol-rol-rol'.
When to spot
Best observed during early morning and late afternoon when flying to and from feeding or roosting sites. It is a resident.
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File:Amazona finschi -Xcaret Eco Park -Mexico-8a.jpg
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File:Amazona finschi -Madeira-8a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Amazona finschi -Xcaret Eco Park -Mexico-8a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Amazona finschi -head-8a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Amazona finschi -pet on shoulder-6a-4c.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Amazona finschi -two captive-8a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Lilac-crowned Amazon (Amazona finschi).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Lilac-crowned Amazons are known for their strong pair bonds and are often seen flying in pairs even within larger flocks, maintaining close relationships.
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