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Tucuman Amazon
Amazona tucumana (Cabanis, 1885)
31 cmLength260 gWeight
The Tucumán amazon (Amazona tucumana), also known as the Tucumán parrot, alder amazon, or alder parrot, is a vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots.
Busiest months: August and October–December · Most records: Argentina, Bolivia
Where and when it's recorded
Tucuman Amazon has been recorded at 10 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Reserva Natural Privada Eco-Portal de PiedraArgentina187 records
- PN CalileguaArgentina48 records
- PP Potrero de YalaArgentina45 records
More places
- Proyecto Seamos BosquesArgentina34 records
- Finca La MontañaArgentina11 records
- Parque del BicentenarioArgentina10 records
- SamaipataBolivia6 records
- TamboBolivia3 records
- Norte del Campo AlegreArgentina2 records
- Refugio Los VolcanesBolivia1 record
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The Tucumán amazon (Amazona tucumana), also known as the Tucumán parrot, alder amazon, or alder parrot, is a vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Arinae of the family Psittacidae, the African and New World parrots. It is found in Argentina and Bolivia.
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Questions
How big is the Tucuman Amazon?
The Tucuman Amazon is about 31 cm long and weighs around 260 g.
Where does the Tucuman Amazon live?
Its breeding range: South America: southern Bolivia and northwestern Argentina. It is most often recorded in Argentina and Bolivia.
When is the best time to see the Tucuman Amazon?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in August, October, November and December (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Tucuman Amazon endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Tucuman Amazon as Vulnerable.
What does the Tucuman Amazon eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Tucuman Amazon in?
It belongs to the family African & New World Parrots (Psittacidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 31 cm
- Weight
- 260 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
More measurements
- Wing
- 197 mm
- Tail
- 107 mm
- Bill
- 28 mm
- Tarsus
- 20 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: southern Bolivia and northwestern Argentina
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Parrot Psittaciformes
- Family
- African & New World Parrots Psittacidae
- Genus
- Amazona
Other birds in the genus Amazona
Festive AmazonAmazona festiva
Vinaceous-breasted AmazonAmazona vinacea
Red-spectacled AmazonAmazona pretrei
Black-billed AmazonAmazona agilis
White-fronted AmazonAmazona albifrons
Yellow-billed AmazonAmazona collaria
Cuban AmazonAmazona leucocephala
Hispaniolan AmazonAmazona ventralis
Puerto Rican AmazonAmazona vittata
Lilac-crowned AmazonAmazona finschi
Red-lored AmazonAmazona autumnalis
Diademed AmazonAmazona diadema
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