Yellow-billed Amazon
Amazona collaria
Jamaica • Yellow-billed Parrot
IUCN Status
Vulnerable
The Yellow-billed Amazon (Amazona collaria), also known as the Yellow-billed Parrot, is a beautiful and relatively small Amazon parrot endemic to Jamaica. It features bright green plumage with a distinctive yellow bill, white forehead, and a blue crown with red wing speculum. Known for its playful, intelligent, and vocal nature, this species is a good talker and makes a lively companion. Due to habitat loss and the pet trade, it is listed as Vulnerable in the wild.
General Description
| Common Name | Yellow-billed Amazon (Yellow-billed Parrot) |
| Latin Name | Amazona collaria |
| Family | Psittacidae • Amazon Parrots |
| Adult Size | 28–31 cm (11–12 in) |
| Weight | 250–350 g |
| Life Span | 40–60+ years in captivity |
| Sexual Maturity | 4–6 years |
| Clutch Size | 2–4 eggs |
| Gender Difference | Minimal visual dimorphism. Males are slightly larger; DNA testing is recommended. |
| Natural Habitat | Moist limestone forests, woodlands, and agricultural areas in Jamaica. |
| Origin / Range | Endemic to the island of Jamaica. |
| Care Level | Intermediate • Social and needs varied diet and enrichment |
Amazona collaria • Adult showing yellow bill and green plumage
YELLOW-BILLED AMAZON • JAMAICAN ENDEMIC PARROT
Plumage & Features
The Yellow-billed Amazon is predominantly bright green with a yellow bill, white forehead, and blue crown. It has a red wing speculum and a red tail band with blue and green edges. The combination of the yellow bill and white forehead is a key identifying feature.
Juveniles have a duller bill and less white on the forehead. This species is known for being vocal and is a good talker when well socialised.
Conservation Status:
Vulnerable (IUCN Red List) — CITES Appendix II
Amazona Genus
Jamaica
Yellow-billed Amazon