Red-lored Amazon (Amazona autumnalis)

OTHER NAMES: Red-lored Parrot 
Latin Etymology: Amazona ("Amazon") autumnalis ("autumnal")

  

Red-lored Amazon (Amazona autumnalis) at Tarcoles, Costa Rica - November 2025

Featured Subspecies: Amazona autumnalis salvini
Weight: 310-480g  /  Length: 32-35cm  /  Wingspan: ?
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern

A widespread parrot found from just South of the US Mexican border to Venezuela and Ecuador. It was experienced exploitation for the pet trade, but conversely is able to adapt to human habited areas fairly well. They may be one of the longest lived of all bird species with claims of individuals having reached 80 years. 

Related Species:
Order: Psittaciformes
Family: Psittacidae
Genus: Amazona
SUBSPECIES: A. a. autumnalis, A. a. salvini

 
- Sighting Locations -

COSTA RICA - Spanish - loro de cachetes amarillos ("yellow cheeked parrot")
Found throughout
- COSTA RICA 2025 TRIP: Seen at Tarcoles 

Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto