Puerto Rican Amazon
Puerto Rican Amazon
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The Puerto Rican Amazon is a critically endangered and highly localized large parrot endemic to Puerto Rico, recognizable by its green plumage with a red forehead and blue primary feathers.
Where to spot
Humid mountain forests in a very restricted area of eastern Puerto Rico, primarily within El Yunque National Forest.
How to spot
Requires expert guidance in its specific habitat. Look for its red forehead and blue wing tips. Listen for its loud, distinct 'co-qui' call.
When to spot
Observation is extremely difficult due to its rarity. Best seen in the early morning or late afternoon when actively foraging. It is a resident.
Where to spot
Humid mountain forests in a very restricted area of eastern Puerto Rico, primarily within El Yunque National Forest.
How to spot
Requires expert guidance in its specific habitat. Look for its red forehead and blue wing tips. Listen for its loud, distinct 'co-qui' call.
When to spot
Observation is extremely difficult due to its rarity. Best seen in the early morning or late afternoon when actively foraging. It is a resident.
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Credits:
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Puerto Rican Amazon is the only native parrot species remaining in Puerto Rico and is the subject of an intensive conservation and reintroduction program.
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