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Birdsong field guide

Festive Amazon

Amazona festiva

A medium-sized, predominantly green parrot distinguished by its striking red lower back and burgundy-red lores, native to the riverine systems of South America.

What it sounds like

A loud, nasal, and somewhat metallic 'wa-wa-wa' or 'gah-gah-gah' often emitted in flight.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Frank Lambert · ColombiaCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is one of the few Amazon parrots to feature a bright red rump, which is a key field mark during flight.
The species is ecologically tied to flooded Várzea forests and is rarely found far from major watercourses.
Two subspecies are recognized: the nominate A. f. festiva and the northern A. f. bodini, which has more extensive red on the crown.
Festive Amazons are highly social and are typically seen in pairs or small flocks commuting to communal roosts at dusk.
Unlike many other parrots, they often choose nesting cavities in dead trees or stumps located directly over water.

Habitat

Seasonally flooded forests (Várzea), gallery forests, and riverine islands.

Range

The Amazon Basin and Orinoco Basin, covering parts of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Black-billed AmazonAmazona agilis Blue-cheeked AmazonAmazona dufresniana Cuban AmazonAmazona leucocephala Diademed AmazonAmazona diadema Guadeloupe AmazonAmazona violacea Hispaniolan AmazonAmazona ventralis Imperial AmazonAmazona imperialis Kawall's AmazonAmazona kawalli

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