Puerto Rican Amazon
NamePuerto Rican Amazon
Common NamePuerto Rican Amazon
Scientific NameAmazona vittata
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)45.5
Length (cm)29
Weight (g)275
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage covers the body, with a distinctive red band extending across the forehead from eye to eye. White rings encircle the eyes, and the primary flight feathers are blue, visible during flight.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a variety of loud, raucous squawks, whistles, and trills. Their vocalizations often include a distinctive 'coo-coo' or 'whi-whi' call, making them generally noisy birds, especially when in flocks.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Puerto Rico. Historically widespread, its current wild population is restricted to two main areas: El Yunque National Forest in the east and Río Abajo State Forest in the west.
Identifying FeaturesRed band across forehead, White eye-ring, Overall bright green plumage, Blue primary flight feathers (visible in flight), Pale, horn-colored bill
Description
The Puerto Rican Amazon is a medium-sized, vibrant green parrot endemic to Puerto Rico, distinguished by a red band across its forehead. These highly social and arboreal birds primarily inhabit mature forests, feeding on a diverse diet of plant matter.
