About the Imperial Amazon
The imperial amazon or Dominican amazon, also known as the sisserou or sisserou parrot, is a parrot found only on the Caribbean island of Dominica. It has been designated as the national bird of Dominica, and features on the national flag of Dominica. The species is critically endangered. In 2019, it was estimated there were only about 50 mature individuals left in the wild.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Amazona imperialis |
| Species Codes | imppar1, IMAM |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Imperial Amazon belong to?
The Imperial Amazon (Amazona imperialis) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Imperial Amazon?
The Imperial Amazon is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Imperial Amazon?
The imperial amazon or Dominican amazon, also known as the sisserou or sisserou parrot, is a parrot found only on the Caribbean island of Dominica. It has been designated as the national bird of Dominica, and features on the national flag of Dominica. The species is critically endangered. In 2019, i...
Where can I report a Imperial Amazon sighting?
You can log sightings of Imperial Amazon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code imppar1, or on iNaturalist.
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