Northern Mealy Amazon – Amazona guatemalae (Sclater, PL, 1860) – is a large mainly green parrot endemic to tropical central America.
It was previously thought to be a subspecies of Amazona farinosa but was recently split into Amazona guatemalae.
They are very social and usually seen in pairs or in large flocks. They also interact with parrots, e.g. macaws. They are usually quiet but may be noisy at dusk and dawn.
The lifespan is up to 50-60 years.
The Northern Mealy Amazon is Near Threatened according to the IUCN Red List due to loss of habitat due to deforestation; hunting and trapping for international trade is also a threat.