Tucuman Amazon (amazona tucumana)

The Tucuman Amazon averages 31cm in length, Both adults mainly green, largish parrots; stocky, with short tail. Red forehead, forecrown and on upperwings; body feathers scalloped with black; orange thighs; tail green with red at base. Bill pink/tan. Eye orange/red.

Diet

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Longevity in captivity

The longevity in captivity has dramatically reduced over the past 20 years. Click here to read more.

Aviculture/Special Adaptations

Can be noisy particularly in the morning, a placid bird, best kept in pairs.

IUCN Rating - Near threatened

CITES Rating - Appendix I

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