Yellow Naped Amazon (amazona auropalliata)

The Yellow Naped Amazon averages 31-38cm in length. Green forehead and crown to area around eyes; yellow patch on lower nape to hindneck that varies with the individual; red on bend of wing absent; yellow on thighs absent. Bill dark grey with pale grey on sides of upper mandible. Eye ring narrow and grey.

Diet

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Longevity in captivity

The longevity in captivity has dramatically reduced over the past 20 years. Click here to read more.

Aviculture/Special Adaptations

Yellow naped amazons are very good at mimicry and tend to have an operatic voice. These birds can be very domineering especially when in breeding condition. Best kept in pairs as require a lot of attention.

IUCN Rating - Least Concern (in decline)

CITES Rating - Appendix I

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