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Revision as of 17:01, 19 July 2008
- Amazona farinosa
Identification
38-40 cm. Green, back and nape have a whitish tinge, red speculum.
Distribution
Central America and South America.
Taxonomy
Habitat
Humid to semi-humid forest and plantations.
Behaviour
3 eggs are laid, and incubated by the female for 28 days. The male will eat for both himself and the female during the incubation period. He will regurgitate the food for the female and chicks to eat.
The diet includes fruits, seeds, berries, nuts, blossoms, and leaf buds.
