The diademed amazon is a parrot in the family Psittacidae formerly considered conspecific with the red-lored amazon. Amazona diadema is restricted to the state of Amazonas in north-western Brazil.
Region
Northwestern Amazon Basin
Typical Environment
Occurs in lowland rainforests of Amazonas state, primarily in mature terra firme and seasonally flooded várzea along major rivers. It favors canopy and edges near fruiting trees and river corridors. Birds may visit clearings and secondary growth when food is abundant. Nesting is in tree cavities of large emergent trees. Sightings are typically near riparian habitats and remote forest interior.
Altitude Range
0–600 m
Climate Zone
Tropical
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 2/5
The diademed amazon is a green Amazon parrot once lumped with the red-lored amazon but now often treated as a distinct species. It is known from the Brazilian state of Amazonas, where it keeps to tall lowland rainforest canopies and riverine forests. Its name refers to the bluish 'diadem' across the forehead. Trapping and habitat change could affect local populations, but its true status remains poorly documented.
Temperament
social and alert
Flight Pattern
strong flier with rapid wingbeats
Social Behavior
Usually seen in pairs or small, noisy groups that travel between feeding sites. Forms larger roosts along rivers and in tall trees. Pairs maintain close bonds and nest in tree cavities, with the female incubating while the male provisions.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
Vocalizations include loud, harsh screeches and rolling squawks typical of Amazon parrots. At close range, softer chuckles and whistles can be heard within flocks.
Plumage
Mostly bright green with darker scalloping on the body; head shows a bluish forecrown forming a 'diadem', yellowish face, and red on the lores. Wings have red at the carpal area with blue in the primaries; tail is green with yellowish tips.
Diet
Primarily consumes fruits, seeds, and nuts from canopy trees, including palms and figs. It also takes blossoms and tender leaf buds when available. Birds may track seasonal fruiting and occasionally visit mineral-rich clay banks. They sometimes exploit cultivated fruit trees near forest edges.
Preferred Environment
Feeds high in the canopy of mature rainforest and along river margins. It also forages at forest edges and in secondary growth where fruiting trees are common.
