Biology:Vinaceous-breasted amazon
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Short description: Species of bird
Vinaceous-breasted amazon | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Psittaciformes |
Family: | Psittacidae |
Genus: | Amazona |
Species: | A. vinacea
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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
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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Species factsheet: Amazona collaria". BirdLife International. http://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/22686374.
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q280469 entry