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Festive Amazon
Amazona festiva
Order - Psittaciformes
Family - Psittacidae
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Length:
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body 34 cm; tail 8.9 - 11.2 cm/wing 19.5 - 22.2 cm
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Weight:
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300 - 450 g
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Clutch Size:
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2 - 3 eggs
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Incubation:
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26 - 30 days
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Geographic Range:
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seasonally flooded or varzea forest, riparian secondary growth and river islands of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, and Venezuela
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Diet:
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fruits, seeds, nuts, berries, blossoms and buds procured in the treetops
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Behaviour:
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live pairs or small flocks, though at times large numbers will congregate to feed
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Lifespan:
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up to 25 years in human care
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IUCN STATUS:
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Least Concern (LC) |
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