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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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Amazona farinosa |
| Species Codes | meapar, MEAM, SMAM |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mealy Amazon belong to?
The Mealy Amazon (Amazona farinosa) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Mealy Amazon?
The Mealy Amazon is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify 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 c...
Where can I report a Mealy Amazon sighting?
You can log sightings of Mealy Amazon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code meapar, or on iNaturalist.
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