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Status in the Wild

World Population:
Not recorded

Range:
A.f. festiva: found in Amazon River drainage from mouth at Ilha do Mixiana, NE Brazil, west to SE Colombia, in Vaupes and Amazonas, E Ecuador, mainly along Rios Napo and Auarico and tributaries in Sucumbios and E Napo, and NE Peru, in Loreto.
A.f. bodini: lower Rios Meta and Casanare, E Colombia, and C Venezuela, from Rio Meta in southern Apure north to Rio Capanaparo and east along Rio Oronoco from mouth to Rio Meta to lower Rio Caura, and in Delta Amacuro, with sporadic forays into NW Guyana.


Habitat:
Found up to 500m (1640 ft) in varzea forest, riparian secondary growth and river islands. Rarely far from water. Less commonly in gallery woodland or savanna with scattered trees, and plantations.

Threat Summary:
Capture for wild bird trade. Swampy forest habitat not in demand for agriculture, however.

IUCN Rating:
Least concern

Wild Diet:
Not available

CITES Rating:
Appendix II

Ecology:
Habits poorly known, appears to be resident, with possible movements at extreme ends of range; usually in pairs or small flocks, but with large groups gathering at communal roosts for the night or at a localized food source. Often approachable. Noisy at dusk when coming to roost.

Clutch and Egg Size:
3, size unknown.

Breeding Season:
Not available

More Info Sites:
http://www.parrot-link.co.uk/festive-amazons.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Festive_Amazon