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Yellow-naped amazon

South America·Bird

These parrots are distinguished by a bright green body and yellow banded neck. It is estimated that the yellow-naped amazon has lost more than 92% of its population in the last three generations. Yellow-naped amazons exhibit vocal learning behavior and have different geographical dialects, similar to humans.

  • Conservation StatusCritically Endangered
  • Life span20-80 years
  • Body size14.2 in. long
  • Native habitat Forests and shrublands of southern Mexico and Central America
  • DietFruits, seeds, berries, blossoms, and leaf buds
Military Macaw Blue-and-yellow macaw

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