orange-winged Amazon
(Amazona amazonica)
This species is Introduced in the United States
Origin
Amazona amazonica is native to South America. Orange-winged amazon were introduced to the United States likely as escaped or intentionally released pets.
Life Cycle
A. amazonica are primarily green in plumage with blue and yellow feathers on its head and orange feathers on the wings and tail seen during flight. Adult A. amazonica are 12 in. (31 cm) in length and weigh 10.4-16.5 oz (298-470 g). A. amazonica nest in tree cavities where 3-4 eggs are laid in a clutch. The incubation period lasts approximately 26 days with hatchlings fledging the nest 60 days after hatching.
Distribution
A. amazonica are found in Florida.
Control Efforts
The effects of A. amazonica on native species needs more research. Never release an unwanted pet into the wild.
https://www.parrots.org/encyclopedia/orange-winged-amazon/
https://birdsoftheworld.org/bow/species/orwpar/cur/introduction
Amazona amazonica is native to South America. Orange-winged amazon were introduced to the United States likely as escaped or intentionally released pets.
Life Cycle
A. amazonica are primarily green in plumage with blue and yellow feathers on its head and orange feathers on the wings and tail seen during flight. Adult A. amazonica are 12 in. (31 cm) in length and weigh 10.4-16.5 oz (298-470 g). A. amazonica nest in tree cavities where 3-4 eggs are laid in a clutch. The incubation period lasts approximately 26 days with hatchlings fledging the nest 60 days after hatching.
Distribution
A. amazonica are found in Florida.
Control Efforts
The effects of A. amazonica on native species needs more research. Never release an unwanted pet into the wild.
https://www.parrots.org/encyclopedia/orange-winged-amazon/
https://birdsoftheworld.org/bow/species/orwpar/cur/introduction
Maps
EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org
State Lists - This map identifies those states that have this species on their invasive species list or law.
Taxonomic Rank
| Domain: Eukarya |
| Kingdom: Animalia |
| Phylum: Chordata |
| Class: Aves |
| Order: Psittaciformes |
| Family: Psittacidae |
| Subfamily: Psittacinae |
| Genus: Amazona |
| Amazona amazonica |
References
Common Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.
Scientific Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.