Yellow Crown Amazon (amazonica ochrocephala)
Location:
The Yellow Crown Amazon's habitat runs through Peru, Brazil and in South and Central America.
Description:
Yellow Crowned Amazons are mostly green. They have a yellow forehead and a red speculum, they also have red at the bend of their wing. Occasionally the yellow on their forehead will extend to included their lores.
Size - Weight:
Yellow Crown Amazons are about 13 1/2 inches (35 cm) long from the head to tail. Weight: 450-650 grams
Social Behaviors:
Yellow Crown Amazons enjoy human interaction as well as interaction with other birds. They can have very good talking ability
Activities:
Yellow Crown Amazons like to climb and play. Provide lots of toys.
Lifespan:
Approximately 50+ years, depending on nutrition and care.
The information provided in these pages is a quick profile of the species and by no means complete.
More comprehensive information can be obtained from many other sites on the internet.
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Updated April 14, 2026
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