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Amazone poudrée

Amazona farinosa

Near Threatened

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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 (Parrots)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Amazona

Species

Amazona farinosa (Amazone poudrée)

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

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Amazone à couronne lilas

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Amazone à épaulettes jaunes

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Near Threatened

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Amazone à front blanc

Amazone à front jaune

Amazona ochrocephala

Least Concern

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Amazone à joues bleues

Amazona brasiliensis

Near Threatened

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Amazone à joues vertes

Amazona viridigenalis

Endangered

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Amazone à lores rouges

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Amazone poudrée?

The scientific name of Amazone poudrée is Amazona farinosa. It belongs to the genus Amazona.

What is the conservation status of Amazone poudrée?

Amazone poudrée (Amazona farinosa) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Amazone poudrée live?

Amazone poudrée 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 Amazone poudrée belong to?

Amazone poudrée (Amazona farinosa) belongs to the genus Amazona, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

What kingdom does Amazone poudrée belong to?

Amazone poudrée (Amazona farinosa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Amazone poudrée?

The closest relatives of Amazone poudrée in the genus Amazona include Amazone à couronne lilas, Amazone à épaulettes jaunes, Amazone à front blanc, Amazone à front bleu, Amazone à front jaune.