Amazon parrot is the common name for a parrot of the genus Amazona. These are medium-size parrots native to the New World ranging from South America to Mexico and the Caribbean.
Most Amazon parrots are predominantly green, with accenting colors that depend on the species and can be quite vivid. They feed primarily on seeds, nuts, and fruits, supplemented by leafy matter.
We have over 8 different species of Amazons here at Pafos Zoo.
The Blue-fronted Amazon (Amazona aestiva), is a South American species of Amazon parrot.
The Cuban Amazon (Amazona leucocephala) , is a medium-sized mainly green parrotfound in woodlands and dry forests of Cuba.
The Double Yellow-headed Amazon (Amazona oratrix), is an endangered amazon parrot of Mexico and northern Central America.
The Lilac-crowned Amazon (Amazona finschi), is a parrot endemic to the Pacific slopes of Mexico.
The Mealy Amazon (Amazona farinosa) is among the largest parrots in the Amazona genus. It is a mainly green in colour It is endemic to tropical Central and South America.
The Orange-winged Amazon (Amazona amazonica), is a large Amazon parrot. Which is in tropical South America
The Vinaceous Amazon (Amazona vinacea), is an Endangered Amazon parrot, found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.
The White-fronted Amazon (Amazona albifrons), is a Central American species of Amazon parrot.
The Yellow-crowned Amazon (Amazona ochrocephala), is a species of parrot, native to the tropical South America and Panama.
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