Amazona barbadensis
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Amazona barbadensis barbadensis (Gmelin 1788) |
Common Name(s): Yellow-shouldered Amazon | |
Natural Range: North Venezuela Coastal region to onto Margarita LA, Blanquilla and the Dutch Island of Bonaire. | |
Description: Length 13 inches. Body green with dark edging. Forehead, eye region and cheeks yellow. Yellow on the bend of wings. Iris orange. Bill light horn colored. Feet light gray. | |
Comments about (sub)species: Rare in aviculture. I have been unable to find information on the pet quality of this Amazon. Please email me if you have information you would like to provide. |
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Amazona barbadensis rothschildi |
Common Name(s): Rothschild's Amazon | |
Natural Range: Bonaire, Margarita and Blanquilla. | |
Description: Like nominate but wing bend has more of an orange color. Also less extensive yellow coloration in the head area. | |
Comments about (sub)species: Rare in aviculture. I have been unable to find information on the pet quality of this Amazon. Please email me if you have information you would like to provide. |