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Birdsong field guide

Lilac-crowned Amazon

Amazona finschi

The Lilac-crowned Amazon is a medium-sized green parrot endemic to Mexico, distinguished by its maroon forehead and soft lilac-violet wash on the crown and nape. It is currently classified as Endangered due to habitat loss and the illegal pet trade.

What it sounds like

Raucous, high-pitched shrieks and metallic 'kee-yack' sounds, often interspersed with rolling growls.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Manuel Grosselet · MexicoCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is primarily endemic to the Pacific slope of Mexico, though well-established feral populations exist in Southern California.
The species performs seasonal altitudinal migrations, moving from highland pine-oak forests to lowland deciduous forests.
Unlike many other Amazon parrots, its plumage has dark feather edgings that create a distinct scaly or scalloped effect.
Wild populations have declined by more than 70% since the late 20th century, largely driven by the demand for the cage-bird trade.
They are highly social birds, typically found in pairs or large flocks, and are known for their exceptional longevity in the wild.

Habitat

Tropical deciduous forests, pine-oak woodlands, and riparian canyons.

Range

Pacific coast of Mexico, ranging from southeastern Sonora to Oaxaca.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Black-billed AmazonAmazona agilis Blue-cheeked AmazonAmazona dufresniana Cuban AmazonAmazona leucocephala Diademed AmazonAmazona diadema Festive AmazonAmazona festiva Guadeloupe AmazonAmazona violacea Hispaniolan AmazonAmazona ventralis Imperial AmazonAmazona imperialis

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