Rovio has announced that Angry Birds Rio will come to Android exclusively via the Amazon Appstore. The Amazon Appstore will see the exclusive debut for versions of Angry Birds and Angry Birds Seasons that are ad-free and purchasable.

The Android platform has seen phenomenal growth, and it s great that new avenues for app distribution are opening up, said Mikael Hed, CEO of Rovio. The openness of the Android platform works for the benefit of consumers and developers alike. It has been delightful to team up with Amazon to bring the Angry Birds franchise to this great new application marketplace.

Amazon is thrilled to work with a leading developer like Rovio in offering our customers Angry Birds Rio for Android exclusively in the Amazon Appstore, said Aaron Rubenson, category leader for Amazon Appstore. We think Angry Birds Rio is sure to be an instant customer favorite.