This species inhabits extensive tracts of lowland tropical evergreen forest, also occurring in palm stands, deciduous and gallery woodland and secondary growth near forest (del Hoyo et al. 1997). It feeds on a variety of fruit and seeds, also taking buds, flowers and nectar. Breeding in south-central Brazil has been noted in November-February (del Hoyo et al. 1997).

Amazona farinosa is widespread from eastern Panama, south and east through Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Brazil (del Hoyo et al. 1997). Large populations are said to persist in the less disturbed parts of its range.

Conservation Actions Underway
The species is listed under CITES Appendix II. It is listed as Near Threatened at the national level in Ecuador. Some of its habitat is protected, such as in Manu National Park (Peru), Central Suriname Nature Reserve (Suriname) or Parc Amazonien de Guyane (French Guiana) (del Hoyo et al. 1997, GEPOG 2020, O. Ottema in litt. 2020). The genetically distinct subpopulation in the Atlantic Forest in Brazil is listed as Critically Endangered at state level in São Paulo and Minas Gerais, and as Vulnerable in Bahia and Rio de Janeiro (Fernandes et al. 2019).

Conservation Actions Proposed
Quantify the population size. Quantify the impact of hunting and trapping on the population size. Carry out surveys to monitor trends in the species's population. Monitor rates of forest loss through remote sensing. Monitor trade levels. Manage the subpopulation in the Atlantic Forest in Brazil as a separate conservation unit. Increase the amount of suitable habitat that is formally protected. Conduct awareness-raising activities to reduce hunting, trapping and trade.