About the Puerto Rican Amazon
The Puerto Rican amazon, also known as the Puerto Rican parrot or iguaca (Taíno), is the only extant parrot endemic to Puerto Rico. Measuring 28–30 cm (11.0–11.8 in), the bird is a predominantly green parrot with a red forehead and white rings around the eyes. Belonging to the Neotropical genus Amazona, its closest relatives are believed to be the Cuban amazon and the Hispaniolan amazon.
Source: Wikipedia
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, also known as the Puerto Rican parrot or iguaca (Taíno), is the only extant parrot endemic to Puerto Rico. Measuring 28–30 cm (11.0–11.8 in), the bird is a predominantly green parrot with a red forehead and white rings around the eyes. Belonging to the Neotropical genus Amaz...
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.
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