Green-cheeked Amazon

Red-crowned Amazon
Family: Psittacidae
Scientific name: Amazona viridigenalis

Description:
Another name for this bird is the Mexican red-head. Some are talkers, but others are often better at mimicking sounds. Though not as good a talker as many other amazons, they make up for it by being very affectionate and playful. The color of the crown and forehead is a deep scarlet. The cheeks are an iridescent light green and there is blue lilac color behind the eyes.

Care and feeding:
The amazon's main diet should primarily be nuts, seeds, fruits, and green vegetables. A commercially prepared parrot mix or pelleted diet can also be beneficial.

Distribution:
Lowlands of Northeast Mexico.

Size - Weight:
Mature birds are about 13 inches long from the head to the tip of the tail.

Social Behaviors:
Enjoys human interaction as well as interaction with other birds. They like to be greeted when you come into the room. Many tame amazons like to eat at the table and will let you know when it's dinner time!

Breeding/Reproduction:
Green-cheeked Amazons are commonly bred in captivity. The hen will lay two to four eggs which incubate for about 29 days. The young will leave the nest at 9 weeks old.