About Amazona rhodocorytha (Salvadori, 1890)
Nomenclature
The red-browed amazon (scientific name Amazona rhodocorytha (Salvadori, 1890)) has distinct physical markings.
Crown Coloration
Its crown is bright red, fading to purplish-brown toward the back.
Body and Wing Plumage
Its cheeks and throat are blue, while its body and wing plumage is green, with dark markings on the back of its neck.
Spread Wing Markings
When its wings are spread, black and red patches are visible.
Tail Features
Its tail feathers have red markings and yellow tips.
Soft Part Coloration
Its beak and legs are grey, and its eye iris is orange-brown.
Endemic Range
This parrot is endemic to tropical forests in eastern Brazil.
Historical Distribution
It was once widespread across the region, but is now limited to a small number of larger remaining forest blocks.
Espírito Santo Population
The largest of these blocks is located in the state of Espírito Santo.
Known Distribution Locations
The species is also found in three forest areas in southeastern Bahia, five forest areas across the states of Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais, one location in northern São Paulo state, and one additional location in São Miguel dos Campos, in eastern Alagoas state.
Unoccupied Suitable Habitat
While the rest of Alagoas appears to have suitable habitat for the species, it has not been observed there recently.
