Friday, February 28, 2025

Orange-winged Amazon

The Orange-winged Amazon is a large green parrot with a blue mask and yellow crown and cheeks. I had to use iNaturalist to help identify this bird as although I love this image, it was the only image I was able to shoot before the bird flew off and we were unable to relocate. Although the image doesn't show it, this is a large bird for a parrot.


The tail has a broad yellow terminal band. The large orange-red patches on the trailing inner wings are obvious in flight and sometimes when perched. Found in a variety of wooded habitats from tall humid forests to savannas. Also ventures into urban areas. Cornell All About Birds

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