About the Hispaniolan Amazon
The Hispaniolan parrot, also known as Hispaniolan amazon, is a species of psittaciform bird of the family Psittacidae endemic to Hispaniola, which includes the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Its white forehead, light beak, white eye-ring, blue ear patch, and maroon belly patch are the main features that differentiate it from other amazons. Its body measures about 28 centimeters in length. A typical adult weighs 250g (8.75 oz).
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Amazona ventralis |
| Species Codes | hispar1, HIAM |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hispaniolan Amazon belong to?
The Hispaniolan Amazon (Amazona ventralis) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Hispaniolan Amazon?
The Hispaniolan Amazon is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Hispaniolan Amazon?
The Hispaniolan parrot, also known as Hispaniolan amazon, is a species of psittaciform bird of the family Psittacidae endemic to Hispaniola, which includes the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Its white forehead, light beak, white eye-ring, blue ear patch, and maroon belly patch are the main features t...
Where can I report a Hispaniolan Amazon sighting?
You can log sightings of Hispaniolan Amazon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hispar1, or on iNaturalist.
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