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Amazona

Amazona

8.6
A group of colorful parrots from Central and South America that often copy sounds
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Amazona
  • The Amazona parrot is known for its vibrant green feathers and playful nature.

Examples

  • When visiting the rainforest, we were delighted to see an Amazona perched in the trees, mimicking the sounds around it.

  • Amazona, you get my point then.

    Blog text (13)

  • I agree with Amazona.

    Blog text (5)

  • Passing the Amazona section, Alex wanted to stop and see the golden lion tamarins, their large enclosure outlined in bright blue.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • Ornithologists often study the Amazona species to learn more about their communication skills and behaviors.

Synonyms

amazon
vsAmazona
6.5

A green tropical parrot often kept as a pet that can copy sounds

is the scientific genus name stressing native range and colorful feathers

Surface Forms

Amazona singular
Amazonae plural

Etymology

The word Amazona comes from Amazon, the large river and rainforest in South America. So Amazona names parrots from that area, which helps you remember that these colorful, talkative birds come from the Amazon region.