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Scaly-naped Parrot / Scaly-naped Amazon

Amazona mercenaria

Least Concern

About

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 (Bayan)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Amazona

Species

Amazona mercenaria (Scaly-naped Parrot / Scaly-naped Amazon)

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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Blue-cheeked Parrot / Blue-cheeked Amazon

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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

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Blue-fronted Parrot / Turquoise-fronted Amazon

Amazona aestiva

Near Threatened

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Mealy Parrot / Mealy Amazon

Amazona farinosa

Near Threatened

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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 Scaly-naped Parrot / Scaly-naped Amazon?

The scientific name of Scaly-naped Parrot / Scaly-naped Amazon is Amazona mercenaria. It belongs to the genus Amazona.

What is the conservation status of Scaly-naped Parrot / Scaly-naped Amazon?

Scaly-naped Parrot / Scaly-naped Amazon (Amazona mercenaria) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Scaly-naped Parrot / Scaly-naped Amazon live?

Scaly-naped Parrot / Scaly-naped Amazon is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Scaly-naped Parrot / Scaly-naped Amazon belong to?

Scaly-naped Parrot / Scaly-naped Amazon (Amazona mercenaria) belongs to the genus Amazona, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is Scaly-naped Parrot / Scaly-naped Amazon endangered?

No, Scaly-naped Parrot / Scaly-naped Amazon (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 Scaly-naped Parrot / Scaly-naped Amazon belong to?

Scaly-naped Parrot / Scaly-naped Amazon (Amazona mercenaria) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Scaly-naped Parrot / Scaly-naped Amazon?

The closest relatives of Scaly-naped Parrot / Scaly-naped 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.