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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.

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Birdsong field guide

Yellow-shouldered Amazon

Amazona barbadensis

A medium-sized green parrot distinguished by yellow patches on its crown, face, and 'shoulders', specialized for life in arid coastal environments.

What it sounds like

High-pitched, metallic shrieks, squawks, and rolling 'krrow' vocalizations common during flight.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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

Field notes

It is the only Amazon parrot primarily adapted to xeric scrublands and cactus-dominated desert landscapes.
The species is currently classified as Vulnerable, with significant threats from illegal poaching and habitat destruction.
Their diet is highly specialized toward the fruits and seeds of columnar cacti and leguminous trees like the Mesquite.
Unlike many forest parrots, they frequently nest in limestone cliff cavities or holes in large cacti when trees are unavailable.
Bonaire and Margarita Island support the largest remaining stable populations of this restricted-range species.

Habitat

Arid thorn scrub, desert-like coastal plains, and cactus forests.

Range

Northern coastal Venezuela and the islands of Margarita, La Blanquilla, and Bonaire.

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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