Yellow-Naped Amazon Amazona auropalliata
Teen angst? While transitioning to adulthood, yellow-naped amazons behave in an unusually cranky manner!
ORIGIN:
Central America
HABITAT:
Swamps and grasslands
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
Height: 15 in
DIET:
Fruits and seeds
PREDATORS:
Snakes
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Powerful beak
REPRODUCTION:
Typically lay 3 eggs at one time
THREATS:
Habitat loss and collection for the pet trade
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
Over 60 yrs
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