Lilac-crowned Amazon

Lilac-crowned Amazon

Amazona finschi

The lilac-crowned amazon is a vibrant, medium-sized parrot known for its intelligence, social nature, and striking plumage. This species is native to Mexico and is distinguished by the lilac-colored feathers on its crown, which contrast beautifully with its green body.

CONSERVATION STATUS: ENDANGERED

Range

Native to the Pacific slopes of western Mexico, from southern Sonora to Oaxaca.

Fast Facts

  • Description

    Lilac-crowned amazons are predominantly bright green with a distinctive lilac or violet hue on their foreheads and crowns. They have a red patch near their beaks and a splash of yellow on their underwings, adding to their colorful appearance.

  • Diet

    Umbrella cockatoos are primarily frugivorous, they feed on fruits, nuts, seeds, berries, and occasionally insects.

  • Size

    The lilac-crowned amazon measures about 12–13 inches in height, with a wingspan of 19–21 inches. It typically weighs between 10–12 ounces.

  • Lifespan

    Wild: 20-30 years

    Human care: 50 years

Lilac-crowned amazons are known for their playful behavior and have been observed in the wild using tools, like sticks, to scratch themselves—a rare behavior among birds that highlights their remarkable intelligence and adaptability.

Fun Fact

Our Wildlife Ambassadors

Clack Clack

Clack Clack is a remarkable lilac-crowned amazon who has found his home at Raptor Hallow Sanctuary. Surrendered at the age of 27, he has spent the past four years flourishing under dedicated training and care. Now a key part of the sanctuary's free-flight shows, Clack Clack wows visitors with his intelligence while educating them about the complexities of parrot care and the importance of keeping these incredible birds in the wild rather than as pets.

Clack Clack has been at the sanctuary since 2022