Southern Mealy Amazon - Five Sisters Zoo

A member of the parrot family, the Southern Mealy Amazon is one of the larger parrots with feathers primarily in varying shades of green, with distinctive blue and red/pink feathers on their wings. They possess the very strong, hooked beaks that are typical of parrots and will use them to break open seeds and other items that make up their diet. The Southern Mealy Amazon is known for having a very loud and raucous call, particularly when multiple parrots are in a group together.

Facts

Diet: Herbivore; fruits, flowers, buds, seeds, nectar, some evidence of feeding on human crops.

Weight: 705-766g

Length: 38cm

Wingspan: 22-26cm

Habitat: Central America, Mexico, northern South America; prefers dense, humid forest with tall tress and a full canopy.

Life span: over 30 years in captivity, more information needed for wild populations

Adapted to Survive

  • Colouration of feathers acts as camouflage in the trees
  • Will roost together in groups of up to 100 birds for safety

Threats

  • Habitat loss and fragmentation
  • Pet and wildlife trade

IUCN Conservation Status

Least Concern

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