Yellow-naped Amazon (alternate: Yellow-naped Parrot)

A large, stocky parrot with a short tail. The bird is mostly green with a distinctive yellow patch on the nape of the neck and red patches on the wing bends. Known for their powerful flight and loud, raucous calls.

Dorsal surface is primarily a deep forest green transitioning to a dark, almost black primary cover. The outer web features a vibrant blue-violet iridescence. The ventral side is more matte and grey-green.

Tightly interlocked pennaceous barbs throughout most of the vane for flight efficiency; the base shows slight plumulaceous (downy) texture

Smooth and glossy on the upper surface with a slight oily coating for waterproofing; the vane is stiff and resilient

Heavy asymmetry, bicolored vane (green and deep blue-violet), and a thick light-colored rachis characteristic of Psittacidae flight feathers

Tropical deciduous forests, gallery forests, and scrubland mangals; also found in agricultural areas with scattered trees

Pacific coast of Mexico through Central America to northwestern Costa Rica

Primary seed disperser for many tropical hardwood trees; their messy eating habits allow seeds to drop and germinate away from the parent tree.

Mealy Amazon (Amazona farinosa) feathers are larger and less vibrant; Red-lored Amazon (Amazona autumnalis) feathers have different color distributions on the secondary flight feathers.

Yellow-naped Amazons are among the best mimics in the parrot world, capable of perfectly imitating human speech and complex melodies. They are also highly social and long-lived, often reaching 50+ years.

Good condition; minor fraying on the trailing edge suggests natural wear or 'molt-out' rather than damage from a predator