Birds of the World

Psittacidae : Parrots

Mealy Amazon

Amazona farinosa

Tambopata, Peru - December 2008

The Mealy Amazon gets both its common and scientific names from the floury, whitish sheen to its plumage.

Tambopata, Peru - December 2008

e dwindling due to deforestation, hunting pressure and the illegal pet trade, the Mealy Amazon can still be found in quite high densities in relatively undisturbed areas such as national parks.