Green-cheeked Amazon parrot feeding in Los Angeles

[MrAlex154144]

I have one of these had him for 9 years

[CainBitterman]

Accidentally introduced species: always lulzy.

[SoWahtPeple]

I had the same kind of parrot, but he flew away. :'(

I miss him, he was so cute!

[LoLGigglEsomg]

these are great. my cousin has 2. But they are more beautiful in the wild in my opinion. :D

[ScenePanther]

thats my parrot (: condorito

he flew away when i let him out

it happened like around august

i miss him ):

[86maxima]

thts why its best to clip ur birds. i kno i do.

[KlunkerRider]

According to a local source these are Red Crested Parrots, they were released from the San Gabriel Arboretum several years ago when it threatened by a brush fire, the little guys were never fully recovered and are now a thriving local fixture in the San Gabriel Valley, we get them on our street sometimes twice a day, where they feed in the trees, they are very loud, but great fun to watch.

[aesniper]

they live in tomato fields, so when someone goes to pick him his little beak comes out and bites him. lol

[UncleFugu]

What's the Latin Name

Amazona...

Aren't they the same as Red Headed Parrots?

[parrotsdotorg]

Amazona viridigenalis, and yes, Mexican Red Heads, Red Heads, and Green cheeks are all the same species!

[UncleFugu]

cool thanks.

[worldmass]

wait what? arent these amazona autumnalis...

I have a red lored parrot.. it looks exactly like this one but i thought they were autmunalis not viridigenalis

[jrmno1]

These guys are Mexican Red Heads or also known as a Green Cheek. Very beauitful birds.

[wisewun1]

these are the most beautiful amazons... in my opiniom

[pattyinla]

They are amazing to watch. Near my home there is a flock of about 100 of them, I can spend hours watching them play and fly about.