lilac-crowned parrot
(Amazona finschi)
This species is Introduced in the United States
Origin
Amazona finschi is native to Mexico. Lilac-crowned parrot were introduced to the United States as escaped or intentionally released pets.
Life Cycle
Adult A. finschi plumage is primarily green with black-edged feathers. Forehead feathers are maroon with the nape and neck blue. Lilac-crowned parrots are 9.4 in. (24 cm) in length and 2.4-2.6 oz (70-75 g) in weight. Diets include fruit, seeds, and flowers. A. finschi are typically seen in pairs or family groups. Large groups are found during foraging events and when roosting. Females lay approximately 3 eggs per clutch during the breeding season. Incubation lasts 23-24 days and hatchlings fledge the nest 7 weeks later.
Distribution
A. finschi populations are found in California and Florida.
Control Efforts
The effects of A. finschi are unknown.
https://www.parrots.org/encyclopedia/lilac-crowned-amazon
Amazona finschi is native to Mexico. Lilac-crowned parrot were introduced to the United States as escaped or intentionally released pets.
Life Cycle
Adult A. finschi plumage is primarily green with black-edged feathers. Forehead feathers are maroon with the nape and neck blue. Lilac-crowned parrots are 9.4 in. (24 cm) in length and 2.4-2.6 oz (70-75 g) in weight. Diets include fruit, seeds, and flowers. A. finschi are typically seen in pairs or family groups. Large groups are found during foraging events and when roosting. Females lay approximately 3 eggs per clutch during the breeding season. Incubation lasts 23-24 days and hatchlings fledge the nest 7 weeks later.
Distribution
A. finschi populations are found in California and Florida.
Control Efforts
The effects of A. finschi are unknown.
https://www.parrots.org/encyclopedia/lilac-crowned-amazon
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 finschi |
References
Common Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.
Scientific Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.