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Vinaceous-breasted Amazon
Amazona vinacea
Vinaceous-breasted Amazon (Amazona vinacea) — Parrots & Cockatoos of South America.
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The Vinaceous-breasted Amazon (Amazona vinacea) is a member of the Psittacidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 254 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittacidae African & New World Parrots
- Genus Amazona
- Species vinacea
Quick facts
- Weight
- 254 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Psittacidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Least Concern
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Vinaceous-breasted Amazon is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Vinaceous-breasted Amazon is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Vinaceous-breasted Amazon (Amazona vinacea) is a species of bird in the Psittacidae family, part of the order Psittaciformes. Its range spans South America. Its distribution covers SA e Paraguay to se Brazil.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 254 g, with a wing length of about 21.4 cm and a tail of around 12.2 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 106,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Vinaceous-breasted Amazon?
The Vinaceous-breasted Amazon is a large bird that weighs around 254 g.
Where does the Vinaceous-breasted Amazon live?
The Vinaceous-breasted Amazon is found across South America with a range covering SA e Paraguay to se Brazil, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Vinaceous-breasted Amazon belong to?
The Vinaceous-breasted Amazon (Amazona vinacea) belongs to the Psittacidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the Vinaceous-breasted Amazon eat?
The Vinaceous-breasted Amazon is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Vinaceous-breasted Amazon migrate?
The Vinaceous-breasted Amazon is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Vinaceous-breasted Amazon endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
What sound does the Vinaceous-breasted Amazon make?
1 real field recording of the Vinaceous-breasted Amazon — including its flight call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Vinaceous-breasted Amazon's range?
The Vinaceous-breasted Amazon has a mapped global range of about 106,000 km².
Conservation
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