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THE PARROT SPECIES FIELD GUIDE · Psittaculidae

Azure-rumped Parrot

Tanygnathus sumatranus

Meet the azure-rumped parrot: its taxonomic place, natural range and conservation record.

Azure-rumped Parrot — Tanygnathus sumatranus
Azure-rumped Parrot
SPECIES NOTES

A closer look.

Scientific names follow AviList v2025b. Read the taxonomy and source notes for changes in classification.

About this species

The azure-rumped parrot (Tanygnathus sumatranus) is a large bird endemic to Indonesia. It is found in Sulawesi and the Sangir Islands. It was previously conspecific with the blue-backed parrot, which is differentiated with its red iris and blue back versus the azure-rumped parrot's yellow iris and plain back. It is found in forests. Flocks are small and often active at night. Its main threats are habitat loss and trapping for the pet trade.

Conservation record

AviList v2025b records this species as least concern. Assessments and taxonomy can change; follow the source checklist for updates.

Sources & image credit

Names, family, range and conservation record: AviList Core Team (2026), AviList v2025b, CC BY 4.0. Species summary: Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0. Length, weight and longevity when listed: World Parrot Trust species account.

Image: Philippine Postal Corporation. Original file and full credit · Public domain. Display size and encoding adjusted.