The Yellow-billed Amazon is a medium-sized, predominantly green parrot endemic to Jamaica, characterized by a pale yellow bill and a blue crown.
Where to spot
Humid limestone forests and adjacent cultivated areas in Jamaica, primarily in the Cockpit Country and Blue Mountains.
How to spot
Look for its pale yellow bill and blue crown. Listen for its loud, shrill calls, often given in flight.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often more visible in the morning and late afternoon. It is a resident.
Where to spot
Humid limestone forests and adjacent cultivated areas in Jamaica, primarily in the Cockpit Country and Blue Mountains.
How to spot
Look for its pale yellow bill and blue crown. Listen for its loud, shrill calls, often given in flight.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often more visible in the morning and late afternoon. It is a resident.
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Yellow-billed Amazons often forage in mixed-species flocks with Black-billed Amazons, sometimes making identification challenging without a clear view.
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