Red-crowned Amazon (Amazona viridigenalis) is in the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 7,465 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: year-round resident. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Red-crowned Amazon: observations by month (U.S.)
About Red-crowned Amazon
The red-crowned amazon, (Amazona viridigenalis) also known as red-crowned parrot, green-cheeked amazon, or Mexican red-headed parrot, is an endangered amazon parrot native to northeastern Mexico. The current native wild population of between 1,000 and 2,000 is decreasing. The main threats to the native bird's survival are the illegal export of trapped birds from Mexico to the United States and the destruction of habitat.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Red-crowned Amazon by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 6,265 | April | Oct–Aug |
| Texas | 1,026 | April | Nov–Jun |
| Hawaii | 110 | January | Dec–Jan |
| Florida | 63 | March | Mar–May |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related birds (New World and African Parrots)
Photography tips
- Use a fast shutter (1/2000 s or faster) for birds in flight.
- Focus on the eye and shoot at the bird's eye level.
- Approach slowly and stop if the bird changes behavior; never bait or flush birds.
- Morning activity peaks in the first two hours after sunrise.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Red-crowned Amazon?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from October to August.
Where is Red-crowned Amazon most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Texas, Hawaii.