Cuban Amazon
Amazona leucocephala
Near ThreatenedAves · Psittaciformes · Psittacidae
About
The Cuban amazon, also known as the Cuban parrot and the rose-throated parrot, is a medium-sized mainly green parrot found in woodlands and dry forests of Cuba, the Bahamas and Cayman Islands in the Caribbean. Although they have been observed in the wild in Puerto Rico, they are probably the result of escaped pets, and no reproduction has been recorded.
Fun Fact
Although they have been observed in the wild in Puerto Rico, they are probably the result of escaped pets, and no reproduction has been recorded.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found throughout Cuba, but it is now mainly confined to the forested areas of the main island and Isla de la Juventud.
Diet
Feeds on a number of fruits and seeds including the fruits of palm trees and West Indian mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni) seeds.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Hunting and Collection
- Climate Change