Characterization: Medium-size species measuring about 34cm in length. It has green plumage with yellow areas on the wing and mirror and orange spots on the tail. The blue of its head is more concentrated in the region above the eyes, and the anterior portion of its cheeks is yellow. It is very similar to the Turquoise-fronted Amazon (Amazona aestiva).

Distribution: From Colombia, Venezuela and Guyana to Paraná, west of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

Habitat: Forest, on the coast and in mangroves.

Habits: A diurnal species, this bird lives in groups of up to 8 individuals, flocking by the hundreds to spend the night, making a lot of noise at this time. They form couples who stay together for life.

Diet: Herbivore, feeding on fruits (frugivorous). They usually drink rainwater deposited in tree hollows and sometimes salt water in the sea.

Breeding: It lays its eggs and often nests on islands, where they are safer from human action than on the mainland.

In the UFRA area: This species of parrot is considered uncommon in the areas studied because, as it was only seen 7 times. It was moderately distributed in the habitats, being found only in native forests, drainage ditches, and in the woods and spontaneous regeneration. It's likely an endangered species.