Green-cheeked aka Red-crowned Amazons, Red-crowned Parrots or Mexican Red Headed Parrots
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The Red-crowned Parrot is an endangered Amazon parrot native to north-east Mexico. The current population of between 3,000 and 6,500 is decreasing. The main threats to its survival are the illegal export of trapped birds from Mexico to the USA, and the destruction of habitat.
Their natural range is across the lowlands of North-eastern Mexico. This species was introduced, and now populates, urban communities of southern California with mature trees. The exact point of introduction of many wild parrots and conures has been the subject of urban legends throughout the state.
They gather in large flocks being noisiest in the morning and evening. The characteristic screeching heard of these birds usually occurs when traveling en masse to new feeding areas. Their diet in the wild consists mainly of seeds, fruits, berries, flowers and nectar.
This parrot is often kept as a pet being very affectionate and playful. Although some are talkers, they are best at mimicking sounds
Description:
- Their appearance is generally green with the most notable features being dark blue streaks behind the eyes, a bright red forehead and crown with light green cheeks.
- Size: 12 - 13 inches
- Their forehead, crown, and lores have red feathers. There is a violet blue band from above their eyes to their neck -- this blue band is absent in very young birds.
- Beak: Yellowish-horn
- Feet: Pale gray-green - gray-brown
Cost / Procurement:
Between $500 and $1,000 (depending on location and source). For information on purchasing this bird, please consider the following resources:
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- NOTE: Aviculturists and breeders of Protected Species that take part in the preservation and conservation of critically endangered birds are encouraged to list their group information at no cost to them. Please e-mail me the information.
Please refer to the following websites for information:
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Species: Scientific: Amazona viridigenalis ... English: Green-cheeked Amazon ... Dutch: Groenwangamazone ... German: Grünwangenamazone ... French: Amazone à joues vertes 
CITES II - Endangered pecies Distribution: North-eastern Mexico to Northern Veracruz
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