Tucuman Amazon
Amazona tucumana
Argentina & Bolivia • Tucuman Parrot
IUCN Status
Endangered
The Tucuman Amazon (Amazona tucumana), also known as the Tucuman Parrot, is a beautiful and relatively small Amazon parrot from the montane forests of northwestern Argentina and southern Bolivia. It features bright green plumage with a distinctive red forehead and crown, blue cheeks, and a 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 | Tucuman Amazon (Tucuman Parrot) |
| Latin Name | Amazona tucumana |
| Family | Psittacidae • Amazon Parrots |
| Adult Size | 31–34 cm (12–13.5 in) |
| Weight | 280–400 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 | Montane cloud forests and Yungas woodlands in the Andes. |
| Origin / Range | Northwestern Argentina and southern Bolivia. |
| Care Level | Intermediate • Social and needs varied diet and enrichment |
Amazona tucumana • Adult showing red crown and green plumage
TUCUMAN AMAZON • ANDEAN MONTANE SPECIALIST
Plumage & Features
The Tucuman Amazon is predominantly bright green with a vivid red crown and forehead, blue cheeks, and a red wing speculum. The tail has a broad red band with blue and green edges. The beak is horn-coloured with a dark tip.
Juveniles have less red on the crown and duller overall coloration. This species is known for being relatively calm and a capable talker when well socialised.
Conservation Status:
Endangered (IUCN Red List) — CITES Appendix II
Amazona Genus
Northwestern Argentina & Southern Bolivia
Tucuman Amazon