Biology:Vinaceous-breasted amazon

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Short description: Species of bird

Vinaceous-breasted amazon
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Psittaciformes
Family: Psittacidae
Genus: Amazona
Species:
A. vinacea
Binomial name
Amazona vinacea
(Kuhl, 1820)
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Range limited to several areas within the green area across parts of Argentina , Brazil , and Paraguay.

The vinaceous-breasted amazon (Amazona vinacea) is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is found in Argentina , Brazil , and Paraguay.

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and plantations. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Description

At Iguazu Bird Park, Brazil

The vinaceous-breasted amazon is a colorful parrot measuring 30 cm (12 in) long. It is mostly green, with a red forehead, bluish nape, blue primaries and a vinous-maroon breast.[1]

Range

The vinaceous-breasted amazon has become rare. It inhabits several areas within Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.[1]

References

External links


Wikidata ☰ Q280469 entry