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Amazone mercenaire

Amazona mercenaria

Least Concern

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A large, predominantly green amazon parrot with distinctive dark-scaled nape feathers and a patch of red on the wing, scaly-naped amazons inhabit humid montane forests of the northern and central Andes in Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Peru at elevations of 600–3,000 meters. Relatively little known compared to other amazons, they are found in pairs or small flocks feeding on seeds, fruit, and flowers in cloud forest. Listed as Least Concern.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Psittaciformes (Parrots)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Amazona

Species

Amazona mercenaria (Amazone mercenaire)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ネズミエリボウシインコ

Chinese 鱗頸亞馬遜鸚哥

Spanish lora andina

French Amazone mercenaire

German Soldatenamazone

Portuguese papagaio-de-pescoço-escamoso

Russian Солдатский амазон

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Amazone à couronne lilas

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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 mercenaire?

The scientific name of Amazone mercenaire is Amazona mercenaria. It belongs to the genus Amazona.

What is the conservation status of Amazone mercenaire?

Amazone mercenaire (Amazona mercenaria) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Amazone mercenaire live?

Amazone mercenaire is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Amazone mercenaire belong to?

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

Is Amazone mercenaire endangered?

No, Amazone mercenaire (Amazona mercenaria) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Amazone mercenaire belong to?

Amazone mercenaire (Amazona mercenaria) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Amazone mercenaire?

The closest relatives of Amazone mercenaire 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.