Facts about Yellow-crowned Amazon

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   Classified under the species Amazona ochrocephala, the Yellow-crowned Amazon belongs to the large Psittacidae family of true parrots.

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   In the wild, Yellow-crowned Amazons vocalize at volumes exceeding 130 decibels, making them among the loudest parrot species in their South American forest habitats.

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   A clutch of Yellow-crowned Amazons typically contains 2 to 4 eggs, which the female incubates for approximately 26 to 28 days before chicks hatch.

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   Yellow-crowned Amazons consume primarily fruit and nuts, with studies documenting their preference for seeds from palm trees and figs in their native habitat.

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   Pairs of Yellow-crowned Amazons mate for life and maintain strong bonds by frequently preening each other and vocalizing together throughout the day.

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   Originating from northeastern South America, Yellow-crowned Amazons inhabit humid lowland forests from Venezuela to Peru at elevations below 1,500 meters.

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   The Yellow-crowned Amazon can live up to 60 years in captivity, making it one of the longest-lived parrot species.

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