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THE PARROT SPECIES FIELD GUIDE · Psittacidae

Vinaceous-breasted Amazon

Amazona vinacea

Meet the vinaceous-breasted amazon: its taxonomic place, natural range and conservation record.

Vinaceous-breasted Amazon — Amazona vinacea
Vinaceous-breasted 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 vinaceous-breasted amazon (Amazona vinacea), also called the vinaceous-breasted parrot and occasionally simply vinaceous amazon/parrot is an endangered species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.

Where it occurs

Araucaria and broadleaf forest of eastern Brazil (Bahia) to eastern Paraguay and northern Argentina (rare).

Conservation record

AviList v2025b records this species as endangered. 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: Post of Brazil. Original file and full credit · Public domain. Display size and encoding adjusted.