A collection of hybrid birds from all corners of the internet, ranging from first to fifth generation.
A collection of color varieties developed and bred by parrot keepers around the world.
A collection of ever-changing subspecies descriptions, photographs, and illustrations.
What is a Hybrid? A hybrid is a cross between two genetically distinct populations of plants or animals. Hybrids between different kinds of parrot are more common than you might think, and can happen both in captivity and in the wild. However, they are most commonly produced in captivity for their interesting colors or a
The only hybrid of this kind was bred at the Olmense Zoo, Belgium, in 2012. It appears to be an even split between the two parents, with a yellow and red head as well as a mixed-color beak. However, based on the appearance of the Amazon parent, it too may be a hybrid. The first
A hybrid seen both in captivity and feral parrot flocks, Blue-fronted x Yellow-headed Amazons are green and have a bright yellow face with scattered blue-green coloration. The shoulders often have red and yellow feathers while the bill is mixed-color (tending towards a lighter shade). Despite both parent species’ popularity in captivity, they are somewhat uncommon
Yellow-headed Amazon x Lilac-crowned Amazon hybrids are mostly green with a small, dark red-orange lore and extended yellow coloration on the crown and cheeks that varies from bird to bird. The bill is entirely pink while their feet are a light pinkish-gray. Compared to Yellow-headed x Red-crowned hybrids, their red lore is smaller and darker.
Yellow-headed x Red-crowned Amazons are somewhat uncommon hybrids that are usually seen in feral populations. They are mostly green with a red-orange crown and a slight yellow wash over the face. Compared to Yellow-headed x Lilac-crowned Amazons, their red crown is much brighter and larger in size. Lastly, their bill is completely clear-colored and their
Lilac-crowned x Red-crowned Amazons are relatively common hybrids that are rarely identified due to how similar their parent species are. These birds are best identified by a bright lilac-blue crown paired with a medium-red (not maroon) patch at its base, as well as bright green cheeks and a clear-colored bill. Second generation hybrids, if they
A somewhat unique-looking hybrid with a bright red crown and upper cheeks, azure blue flight feathers, a yellowish bill, and dark green plumage scalloped with dark gray on the nape and chest. The pictured bird is the only known Cuban x Red-crowned Amazon to exist, and was bred by Antonie Meiring. It is uncannily similar
The first and only known hybridization between an Amazon and Pionus species, five of these hybrids were observed in a feral flock over a period of 5 years by a group of Spanish scientists (Successful hybridization between non‐congeneric parrots in a small introduced population). They tended to resemble one parent over the other, resulting in
Cuban x Orange-winged Amazon hybrids are extremely rare birds with a unique apricot-colored crown surrounded by aqua-green, red-orange cheeks (tending toward orange), and a light-colored bill. Its head and chest appears to be a slightly darker shade of green than its belly and wings, which have an almost sea-green hue. Due to the rarity of
A somewhat common hybrid with scattered yellow facial plumage overlapping a bluish lore and light yellow-green cheeks. Its bill is a camel color that changes to dark gray towards the tip. While some Yellow-headed x Orange-winged hybrids have somewhat yellow-orange shoulders, as seen in the pictured bird, others lack them. They are very similar to
