Another Amazon, this time rendered in Iray, from my upcoming Parrots v5: Amazons of the World Part 1... One sad thing I've learned about Amazon parrots is how destructive the Pet Trade has been to them. While most countries now ban the capture of parrots from the wild, it still happens and, on average, only one of ten wild parrots caught, survive. Speaking as a parrot owner (I have a Citron Cockatoo), please make sure you only purchase your pet from a verifiable parrot breeder. The endangered Vinaceous-breasted Amazon Parrot is endemic to the Atlantic forest. Small populations are found at a cluster of sites in the departments of Alto Paraná, Canindeyú, and Caaguazú (northeastern Paraguay); in central Misiones (Argentina); and at scattered sites in Paraná, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais and Espirito Santo. Although the largest populations are found 600-2000 m. It formerly occurred from Bahia (Brazil) south to Rio Grande do Sul and inland to southeastern Paraguay, southern Misiones (Argentina), and probably northern Corrientes (Argentina). However, it has disappeared from much of its range (especially the southern, western, and northern edges of its range) and remains only in fragmented populations. Seeds of parana pine may constitute an important food item in winter in much of the species' range. They also feed on more than 30 native and exotic plant species, taking mostly seeds or fruits but also young shoots, buds, and flowers. Less than 2,500 mature adults with a decreasing population trend. Human activities appear to have had a major impact on Vinaceous Parrots, resulting in widespread declines. The species was once killed as a crop pest in Argentina, but the bird has since then been protected, thus is no longer a major threat. All, or nearly all, remaining populations of the Vinaceous Parrot are affected by capture for the pet trade, habitat loss, and habitat degradation. Humans deplete two key resources required by Vinaceous Parrots, diminishing the quality of remaining habitat. Selective logging, and lack of tree regeneration on farms, reduce the availability of potential nest sites. Illegal logging and lack of regeneration of parana pine, as well as harvesting of seeds, may substantially reduce winter food supply.