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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They have bright green feathers with blue edges on most of them. They feature black ear coverts, some blue patches on the cheeks and crown, some red patches under the chin, and a noticeable white forehead and area surrounding the eyes. Additionally, they have red feathers on their abdomens, blue wind coverts, green outer web edges, yellowish green underfur, a green tail with yellow tips on the upper side, red outer tail feathers at the base, a horn-colored bill, and brown eyes with pale feet. Their bodies measure approximately 28 centimeters long. A typical adult weights 250g (8.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United States.
When to see it
Peak activity in March · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Vinaceous-breasted AmazonAmazona vinaceaThe vinaceous-breasted amazon is 30 to 36 cm (12 to 14 in) long.
Yucatan AmazonAmazona xantholoraThe Yucatan amazon is 25.5 to 28 cm (10 to 11 in) long and weighs 200 to 232 g (7.1 to 8.2 oz).
Tucuman AmazonAmazona tucumanaThe Tucumán amazon is about 31 cm (12 in) long and weighs 250 to 280 g (8.8 to 9.9 oz).
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