Mealy Amazon
Amazona farinosa
The Mealy Amazon (Amazona farinosa) is a uncommon african and new world parrot found in 18 countries, weighing about 626 g. The mealy amazon or mealy parrot is among the largest parrots in the genus Amazona, the amazon parrots.
About the Mealy Amazon
The mealy amazon or mealy parrot is among the largest parrots in the genus Amazona, the amazon parrots. It is a mainly green parrot with a total length of 38–41 cm (15–16 in). It is native to tropical Central and South America. This species, the southern mealy amazon, the northern mealy amazon are considered conspecific.
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How to identify it
The mealy amazon has a total length of about 38–41 cm (15–16 in) and weighs 540–700 g (19–25 oz). Captives commonly are heavier. It is among the largest parrots in the Americas, mainly being surpassed by the large macaws. It has a relatively short and square shaped tail, as do the other members of the Amazona genus. The mealy amazon is mainly green. The back and nape often have a whitish tinge; almost as if it had been covered in a thin layer of flour ("meal"; hence its name).
What the Mealy Amazon sounds like
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United States, Portugal.
When to see it
The Mealy Amazon can be seen all year round, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Mealy Amazon?
- The mealy amazon has a total length of about 38–41 cm (15–16 in) and weighs 540–700 g (19–25 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Mealy Amazon?
- The Mealy Amazon is a large sized bird weighing about 626 g.
- Where can you see a Mealy Amazon?
- The Mealy Amazon occurs in 18 countries, including Costa Rica, Panama, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia.
- What does a Mealy Amazon sound like?
- You can listen to 3 field recordings of the Mealy Amazon on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Mealy Amazon?
- The Mealy Amazon is most easily confused with the Orange-winged Amazon, the Yellow-crowned Amazon and the White-fronted Amazon.
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