Imperial Amazon
Amazona imperialis
Imperial Amazon (Amazona imperialis) — Parrots & Cockatoos of North America.
The Imperial Amazon (Amazona imperialis) is a member of the Psittacidae family found in North America. Adults weigh 530 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Critically Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittacidae African & New World Parrots
- Genus Amazona
- Species imperialis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 530 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Psittacidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Vulnerable
Vulnerable
Least Concern
Endangered
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Imperial Amazon is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Imperial Amazon is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Imperial Amazon (Amazona imperialis) is a member of the Psittacidae family, within the order Psittaciformes. It occurs naturally across North America. Its distribution covers NA Dominica.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 530 g, with a wing length of about 28.2 cm and a tail of around 16.7 cm.
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 61 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Imperial Amazon?
The Imperial Amazon is a large bird that weighs around 530 g.
Where does the Imperial Amazon live?
The Imperial Amazon is found across North America with a range covering NA Dominica, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Imperial Amazon belong to?
The Imperial Amazon (Amazona imperialis) belongs to the Psittacidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Imperial Amazon eat?
The Imperial Amazon is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Imperial Amazon migrate?
The Imperial Amazon is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Imperial Amazon endangered?
It is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Critically Endangered is the highest risk category before extinction in the wild.
What sound does the Imperial Amazon make?
1 real field recording of the Imperial Amazon — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Imperial Amazon's range?
The Imperial Amazon has a mapped global range of about 61 km².
Conservation
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