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THE PARROT SPECIES FIELD GUIDE · Psittacidae

Diademed Amazon

Amazona diadema

Meet the diademed amazon: its taxonomic place, natural range and conservation record.

Diademed Amazon — Amazona diadema
Diademed Amazon
SPECIES NOTES

A closer look.

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

About this species

The diademed amazon (Amazona diadema) is a parrot in the family Psittacidae formerly considered conspecific with the red-lored amazon (Amazona autumnalis). Amazona diadema is restricted to the state of Amazonas in north-western Brazil.

Where it occurs

Northwestern Brazil (lower Rio Negro and north bank of the upper Amazon River).

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: Florin Feneru from Orpington, UK. Original file and full credit · CC BY 2.0. Display size and encoding adjusted.