Amazona ventralis
The Hispaniolan Amazon, *Amazona ventralis*, is a strikingly beautiful and intelligent medium-sized parrot, measuring approximately 28-31 cm (11-12 inches) in length and weighing between 250-300 grams. Its plumage is predominantly emerald green, contrasted by a distinctive maroon patch on its belly and underwing coverts, which serves as a key identification mark. The crown and forehead are adorned with white feathers, often tinged with blue, extending to a vibrant blue patch around the ears. ...
This versatile parrot inhabits a wide range of forest types, including dry, moist, pine, and deciduous woodlands, as well as savannas, cultivated areas, and even urban parks, from sea level up to 2,000 meters.
Their diet primarily consists of fruits, seeds, nuts, berries, flowers, buds, and occasionally agricultural crops, all expertly gathered from the canopy and understory.
Hispaniolan Amazons are diurnal, spending their days foraging and socializing before gathering in large, noisy communal roosts at night. They are arboreal foragers, using their powerful beaks and agile feet to access food, often moving in small family groups or larger flocks. During the breeding ...
The Hispaniolan Amazon is native and resident throughout the island of Hispaniola, encompassing both the Dominican Republic and Haiti. While historically widespread, its range has significantly contracted, particularly in Haiti where deforestation and human pressure have been severe, leading to f...
Vulnerable
- The Hispaniolan Amazon is the only parrot species endemic to the island of Hispaniola (shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti). - They can live for several decades in captivity, with some individuals reaching ages of 50 years or more. - Renowned for their impressive vocal mimicry, individua...