Mealy Amazon

The Mealy Amazon occurs in tropical Central America and South America. It frequents humid to semi-humid forest and plantations. In regions dominated by open/dry habitats it is restricted to gallery forest or completely absent.

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The Mealy Amazon is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Mealy Amazon or Mealy Parrot (Amazona farinosa) is among the largest parrots in the Amazona genus, the Amazon parrots. It is a mainly green parrot with a total length of 38–41 cm (15–16 in). It is endemic to tropical Central and South America. Contents - * 1 Range, common names and races * 2 Description * 3 Behavior * 3. More

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Mealy Amazon Parrots average about 16 inches in length from the beak to the tip of the tailfeathers. Average Lifespan: 60+ years. Temperament: Mealy Amazons are known to be the most gentle and docile of the Amazon Parrots. They are affectionate when kept as pets and they form strong bonds with their owners. More

The Mealy Amazon gets the name 'mealy' because of the peculiar gray-green coloring of its feathers making it appear to be dusted, like it has been powdered with a light sprinkling of flour! Mealy Amazon Contents * Scientific Name: * Subspecies: * Distribution: * Description: * Size - Weight: * Care and feeding: * Social Behaviors: More

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Mealy AmazonThe following article and picture have been reproduced with the kind permission of Dave of the Forum The Mealy Amazon has a total length of about 38-41 cm (15-16 in) and weighs 540-700 g (19.01-24.64 oz). Captives commonly are heavier. It is among the largest parrots in the Americas, mainly being surpassed by the large macaws. It has a relatively short and squarish tail, as do the other members of the Amazona genus,The Mealy Amazon is mainly green. More

The Mealy Amazon as Pets or in Aviculture: Mealy Amazons have a very docile temperament and usually get along well with other birds. They are considered the gentle giants of the Amazon parrots. The noise level and talking abilities vary greatly amongst this species. There are some quiet birds amongst them - but others can get REALLY noisy; indeed, their voices can carry over a mile. Mealies enjoy repeating a phrase over and over and each time using a different inflection. More

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Mealy Amazon (Amazona farinosa) at Jungle Island, Florida, USA. Photograph by Don Kasak. Some rights reserved. Mealy Parrot | Amazona farinosa photo Two Yellow-crowned Parrots center and right and a Mealy Parrot on the left, photographed at zoo of Federal University of Mato Grosso, Cuiab More

The Mealy Amazon, Amazona farinosa, is a mostly green Amazon with sometimes a bit of yellow or red on the front of the face, and sometimes a wash of pale blue or lavender on the crown of the head, each individual is uniquely beautiful. In the wild, the Mealy Amazon ranges form Southern Mexico through Central America, northern Bolivia and central-eastern Brazil. Mealy Amazons are one of the largest of the Amazon family at approximately 15 inches and weigh between 540-700 grams. More

The Mealy Amazon is mainly green. The back and nape often have a whitish tinge; almost as if it had been covered in a thin layer of flour ("meal" hence its name). The distal half of the tail is paler and more yellow than the basal half, thus resulting in a distinctly bi-coloured look. In flight it shows a bluish-black trailing edge to the wing and a conspicuous red speculum. More

The Mealy Amazon is one of the largest of the amazon species. More

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The lifespan of a Mealy Amazon can match that of other large parrots, generally 50-100 years, with excellent care. More

The Mealy Amazon or Mealy Parrot (Amazona farinosa) is one of the largest Amazon parrot species. Range, common names and races - The Mealy Parrot occurs in tropical Central America and South America. It frequents humid to semi-humid forest (only rarely in deciduous forest) and plantations. In regions dominated by open/dry habitats it is restricted to gallery forest or completely absent. More

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While mealy Amazons can be noisy – especially during mating season – they are not great speakers, compared to yellow-napes or yellow-heads. Mealy Amazons are active by nature and have a tendency toward obesity if closely confined, so they need space for exercise. The birds should also be provided with toys, blocks of wood or branches that they can chew. More

Find great Mealy Amazon t-shirts, stickers, and more for bird lovers. We've got all kinds of Amazon parrot products, so check out the other species of Amazons too. Love Mealy Amazon Cartoon Love Mealy Amazon Cartoon Cute design with a big red heart and a cartoon drawing of a mealy amazon! On many different types of apparel and gifts. Property of Property of Our heavily distressed vintage Mealy Amazon apparel is printed in dark blue. More

Mealy Amazons are difficult to breed in captivity. In North America, mealy Amazons breed predominantly in the spring and have a limited breeding season typically from February or March to June or July. Breeding age is approximately 3 to 5 years, and clutch size is typically three to four eggs. Incubation period is approximately 24 to 26 days. Chicks will usually fledge at approximately 10 to 12 weeks of age. More

Buy Mealy Amazon t-shirts and other unique parrot gifts at Feathered Frenzy. We have a great collection of apparel, bumper stickers, Christmas ornaments, and other fun bird products. The mealy amazon gets its name from the peculiar blue-grey edging on its body feathers, giving it a dusty look (and hence the name "mealy). This parrot is one of the largest amazons, nearly four times the weight of the small spectacled amazon. From the top of the head to the tip of the tail, it is 18" long. More

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Order : Psittaciformes
Family : Psittacidae
Genus : Amazona
Species : farinosa
Authority : (Boddaert, 1783)