Scaly-naped Amazon
Amazona mercenarius
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Least Concern
Wingspan
42.8 cm
Weight
340.0 g
Family
Psittacidae
Order
Psittaciformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 42.8 cm | 16.9 in |
| Weight | 340.0 g | 11.99 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 25-26 days.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Psittacidae (True Parrots) |
| Genus | Amazona |
| Species | Amazona mercenarius |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 鱗頸亞馬遜鸚鵡 |
| French | Amazone mercenaire |
| German | Soldatenamazone |
| Japanese | ネズミエリボウシインコ |
| Portuguese | Amazona mercenaria |
| Russian | Солдатский амазон |
| Spanish | Amazona mercenaria |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Scaly-naped Amazon endangered?
The Scaly-naped Amazon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Scaly-naped Amazon nest?
Incubation: 25-26 days.
How big is the Scaly-naped Amazon?
The Scaly-naped Amazon has a wingspan of 42.8 cm, weight of 340.0 g.
What order and family does the Scaly-naped Amazon belong to?
The Scaly-naped Amazon (Amazona mercenarius) belongs to the order Psittaciformes and the family Psittacidae.
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