The Cuban Amazon is a striking medium-sized parrot found in Cuba and some adjacent islands, characterized by its white crown, pinkish throat, and blue patches on its wings.
Where to spot
Dry forests, pine forests, cultivated areas, and mangroves in Cuba, the Bahamas, Cayman Islands, and Isla de la Juventud.
How to spot
Look for the white crown, pinkish throat, and blue on the wings. Listen for its loud, often rapid-fire calls.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, particularly noisy at dawn and dusk. It is a resident.
Where to spot
Dry forests, pine forests, cultivated areas, and mangroves in Cuba, the Bahamas, Cayman Islands, and Isla de la Juventud.
How to spot
Look for the white crown, pinkish throat, and blue on the wings. Listen for its loud, often rapid-fire calls.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, particularly noisy at dawn and dusk. It is a resident.
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Cuban Amazons are one of the few Amazon parrot species that nest exclusively in cavities within palm trees, often using abandoned woodpecker holes, a unique adaptation.
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