The Puerto Rican amazon (Amazona vittata), also known as the Puerto Rican parrot (Spanish: cotorra puertorriqueña) or iguaca (Taíno), is the only extant parrot endemic to the archipelago of Puerto Rico, and belongs to the Neotropical genus Amazona.

Parrots occupied eight major climax or old-growth forest types that covered Puerto Rico and were interspersed only by small, scattered, sandy, or marshy areas near the coast. Parrots nested in cavities of large trees that were plentiful throughout the forests.

The Puerto Rican Parrot is a species of critically endangered birds endemic to the Puerto Rican archipelago. The primary factors for their dramatic population decline include human colonization of the island and eventual loss of suitable forest habitats, poaching for cagebird trade, as well as natural causes like predation, and natural ...

The Puerto Rican parrot is a critically endangered endemic species of Puerto Rico, and the only native parrot in the United States. During pre-Columbian times the parrot was abundant, but through the years, deforestation, predation, diseases and …

Feb 13, 2023 · The Puerto Rican parrot is a species of bird native to the island of Puerto Rico and is considered one of the most endangered parrots in the world. It has striking green plumage and red forehead, making it easily recognizable.

Jan 11, 2024 · Look closely up in the canopy, and you just might spot the Puerto Rican Parrot, also known as the Iguaca. Measuring about 11-12 inches (28-30 cm) long and weighing 8-11 ounces (250-300 g), this parrot is a highly endangered species found only in El Yunque National Forest and Rio Abajo Forest.

Puerto Rico’s parrot. Standing in one of the flight pens at the Iguaca Aviary in El Yunque National Forest offers a tantalizing peek into Puerto Rico’s ecological past – and possible future.

The Puerto Rican parrot is bright green, about a foot in length, with red forehead, blue primary wing feathers, and flesh-colored bill and feet. This bird feeds chiefly on wild fruits, particularly the sierra palm (Prestoria montana), but may also consume flowers and tender shoots.

The Puerto Rican Amazon (Amazona vittata), also known as the Puerto Rican parrot or iguaca, is a rare, vibrantly green parrot endemic to Puerto Rico measuring about 11 inches long.

Jul 12, 2023 · The Puerto Rican Amazon Parrot is the only remaining native parrot in Puerto Rico and has been listed as critically endangered by the World Conservation Union since 1994. Its range is believed to have included the nearby Vieques and Mona Islands.