"I am one of the largest parrots in the Amazon."
Southern Mealy Amazon
Amazona farinosa
Idiomas
Clasificación
| Clase | Aves |
| Orden | Psittaciformes |
| Peso | 540 - 700 gr |
| Longitud | 38 - 40 cm |
Estado de conservación mundial
NT Near Threatened
¿Quién soy?
I am a large Amazon parrot, my plumage is green with a crown of blue and purple feathers on my head. In some parts of the jungle, I am also known as Ushpa parrot. I am a gregarious species, but I prefer to live in small groups.
¿De qué me alimento?
I eat mainly plants, including seeds, fruits, nuts, flowers, and young sprouts.
¿Dónde vivo?
I live in the tropical regions of Central and South America. I like humid and semi-humid forests, primary forests, and crops.
Para que me conozcas mejor
Mealy parrots? On my back and neck, I have a whitish tone, which gives the appearance of being covered by a thin layer of flour, which justifies the name "farinosos" or "harinosos" in Spanish.
