North-west to south-western Mexico. Feral population in Los Angeles, USA.
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 7,000 - 10,000 (2010) and decreasing.
Status EN
Habitat loss and degradation, mostly for conversion to both small-holder and large-scale cultivation and pasture, trade, are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Voice
Varied and raucous, including a shrill 'krih-krih', a rolling 'krreeeih', a deeper 'kyah'ha' and an almost raven-like 'krra krra'.
Lilac-crowned Amazon (Amazona finschi) [XC496298]
by Paul Marvin from Zapopan, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico (call)
Lilac-crowned Amazon (Amazona finschi) [XC353194]
by Richard E. Webster from Arroyo La Aduana, \u00c1lamos, Sonora, Mexico (call)
Subspecies
Forms superspecies with Red-lored Amazon (Amazona autumnalis).
Proposed northern subspecies woodi very poorly differentiated.
No subspecies.
Similar Species
White-fronted Amazon (Amazona albifrons) which is smaller, with red patch on alula and upper primary coverts. Yellow-headed Amazon (Amazona oratrix) which is told by a heavier build, shorter tail and yellow on head.
References
See References.
BirdLife International Species Factsheet