Mealy Parrot
Amazona farinosa

Family | African and New World Parrots |
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Habitat | Humid to semi-humid forest and plantations. Absent in open or dry habitat. |
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Nesting
Breeding occurs from November to March and the female lays three eggs on average, incubating them for about 4 weeks. Like many young parrots they stay with their parents for a considerable time, about 2 months, before establishing their independence.
Illustration © David Allen Sibley.
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Text © Kenn Kaufman, adapted from
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Less raucous and quieter than other Amazons, and deeper, perhaps because of its larger size. A variety of screeches and multi-syllabic notes in flight.Learn more about this sound collection.