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It runs Google's Perch, a research-grade acoustic model covering nearly 15,000 species. When a call is ambiguous, we say so honestly and let you record a second clip to confirm, rather than guessing.

Is my recording stored?

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Birdsong field guide

Turquoise-fronted Amazon

Amazona aestiva

A large, charismatic parrot of the Amazon genus, easily identified by the turquoise-blue patch above its beak and its vibrant green plumage.

What it sounds like

A series of loud, raucous metallic squawks, often described as a disyllabic 'k-yak' or 'klee-o'.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Joost van Bruggen · BrazilCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

Head plumage patterns are as unique as fingerprints, with varying amounts of blue and yellow allowing for individual identification.
They are exceptionally long-lived psittacines, with documented lifespans reaching 60 to 80 years in stable environments.
The species displays significant sexual monomorphism, meaning males and females are nearly identical in outward appearance.
They are opportunistic feeders that utilize 'foot-handling' to manipulate various nuts, seeds, and fruits while foraging.
The 'yellow-winged' subspecies (A. a. xanthopteryx) is distinguished by more prominent yellow feathers on the carpal edge of the wing.

Habitat

Tropical and subtropical forests, savannas, deciduous woodlands, and palm groves.

Range

Eastern Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and northern Argentina.

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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