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Mealy Parrot / Mealy Amazon

Amazona farinosa

Near Threatened

About

One of the largest amazon parrots, mealy amazons have subtle powder-green plumage with bluish-grey head and a distinctive dusty or powdery sheen to the feathers that gives them their name. Found in lowland tropical forest from southern Mexico through Central America and across most of South America to Bolivia and Brazil. They inhabit humid forest and forest edges, traveling in pairs or small flocks. Listed as Least Concern globally though locally impacted by habitat loss and the pet trade.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Psittaciformes (ببغاء)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Amazona

Species

Amazona farinosa (Mealy Parrot / Mealy Amazon)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ムジボウシインコ

Chinese 斑点鹦哥

Spanish Loro corona azul

French Amazone poudrée

German Mülleramazone

Portuguese papagaio-moleiro

Russian Мюллеров амазон

Similar Species in Amazona

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Blue-cheeked Parrot / Blue-cheeked Amazon

Amazona dufresniana

Near Threatened

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Orange-winged Parrot / Orange-winged Amazon

Amazona amazonica

Least Concern

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Red-lored Parrot / Red-lored Amazon

Amazona autumnalis

Least Concern

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Blue-fronted Parrot / Turquoise-fronted Amazon

Amazona aestiva

Near Threatened

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Scaly-naped Parrot / Scaly-naped Amazon

Amazona mercenaria

Least Concern

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Yellow-crowned Parrot / Yellow-crowned Amazon

Amazona ochrocephala

Least Concern

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Hispaniolan Parrot / Hispaniolan Amazon

Amazona ventralis

Vulnerable

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Black-billed Parrot / Black-billed Amazon

Amazona agilis

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mealy Parrot / Mealy Amazon?

The scientific name of Mealy Parrot / Mealy Amazon is Amazona farinosa. It belongs to the genus Amazona.

What is the conservation status of Mealy Parrot / Mealy Amazon?

Mealy Parrot / Mealy Amazon (Amazona farinosa) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Mealy Parrot / Mealy Amazon live?

Mealy Parrot / Mealy Amazon is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Mealy Parrot / Mealy Amazon belong to?

Mealy Parrot / Mealy Amazon (Amazona farinosa) belongs to the genus Amazona, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

What kingdom does Mealy Parrot / Mealy Amazon belong to?

Mealy Parrot / Mealy Amazon (Amazona farinosa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of Mealy Parrot / Mealy Amazon?

The closest relatives of Mealy Parrot / Mealy Amazon in the genus Amazona include Black-billed Parrot / Black-billed Amazon, Blue-cheeked Parrot / Blue-cheeked Amazon, Orange-winged Parrot / Orange-winged Amazon, Red-lored Parrot / Red-lored Amazon, Blue-fronted Parrot / Turquoise-fronted Amazon.