Vinaceous Amazon
Amazona vinacea
Southeastern Brazil • Vinaceous-breasted Amazon
IUCN Status
Endangered
The Vinaceous Amazon (Amazona vinacea), also known as the Vinaceous-breasted Amazon, is a beautiful and increasingly rare Amazon parrot from southeastern South America. It features bright green plumage with a distinctive vinaceous (wine-red) breast, blue crown, and red wing speculum. Known for its gentle, intelligent, and affectionate 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 | Vinaceous Amazon (Vinaceous-breasted Amazon) |
| Latin Name | Amazona vinacea |
| Family | Psittacidae • Amazon Parrots |
| Adult Size | 30–35 cm (12–14 in) |
| Weight | 300–450 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 | Atlantic rainforest and woodland edges in southeastern Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. |
| Origin / Range | Southeastern South America: Brazil, Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina. |
| Care Level | Intermediate • Social and needs varied diet and enrichment |
Amazona vinacea • Adult showing vinaceous breast and green plumage
VINACEOUS AMAZON • RARE SOUTHEASTERN SOUTH AMERICAN SPECIES
Plumage & Features
The Vinaceous Amazon is predominantly bright green with a distinctive vinaceous (wine-red) breast and upper belly, blue crown, and 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 breast 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 South America
Vinaceous Amazon