About the Puerto Rican Amazon
The Puerto Rican Amazon (Amazona vittata) is a species of bird in the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), within the order Psittaciformes. This family contains 183 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code purpar1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Amazona vittata |
| Species Codes | purpar1, PRAM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Puerto Rican Amazon belong to?
The Puerto Rican Amazon (Amazona vittata) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Puerto Rican Amazon?
The Puerto Rican Amazon is a member of the New World and African Parrots family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Puerto Rican Amazon sighting?
You can log sightings of Puerto Rican Amazon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code purpar1, or on iNaturalist.