Red-tailed Amazon
Amazona brasiliensis
Southeastern Brazil • Red-tailed Parrot
IUCN Status
Endangered
The Red-tailed Amazon (Amazona brasiliensis), also known as the Red-tailed Parrot, is a beautiful and rare Amazon parrot endemic to the coastal regions of southeastern Brazil. It features bright green plumage with a distinctive red tail, blue crown, and red wing speculum. Known for its gentle, intelligent, and social nature, this species is a capable talker and makes a rewarding companion. Due to habitat loss and the pet trade, it is listed as Endangered in the wild.
General Description
| Common Name | Red-tailed Amazon (Red-tailed Parrot) |
| Latin Name | Amazona brasiliensis |
| Family | Psittacidae • Amazon Parrots |
| Adult Size | 35–37 cm (14 in) |
| Weight | 400–550 g |
| Life Span | 40–60+ years in captivity |
| Sexual Maturity | 4–6 years |
| Clutch Size | 2–4 eggs |
| Gender Difference | Minimal visual dimorphism. Males are slightly larger; DNA testing is recommended. |
| Natural Habitat | Coastal Atlantic rainforest and mangrove forests in southeastern Brazil. |
| Origin / Range | Endemic to southeastern Brazil (São Paulo to Santa Catarina). |
| Care Level | Intermediate • Social and needs varied diet and enrichment |
Amazona brasiliensis • Adult showing red tail and green plumage
RED-TAILED AMAZON • SOUTHEASTERN BRAZILIAN ENDEMIC
Plumage & Features
The Red-tailed Amazon is predominantly bright green with a vivid red tail, blue crown, and red wing speculum. It has a distinctive red patch on the leading edge of the wing and subtle blue accents on the cheeks. The beak is horn-coloured with a dark tip.
Juveniles have less red on the tail and duller overall coloration. This species is known for being relatively calm and a good talker when well socialised.
Conservation Status:
Endangered (IUCN Red List) — CITES Appendix II
Amazona Genus
Southeastern Brazil
Red-tailed Amazon