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Critically EndangeredObservations: One specimen lived 10.1 years in captivity (Brouwer et al. 2000). Considering the longevity of similar species, however, it is likely that maximum longevity is underestimated in this species.
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The Puerto Rican amazon (Amazona vittata), also known as the Puerto Rican parrot (Spanish: cotorra puertorriqueña) or iguaca (Taíno), is the only extant parrot endemic to the archipelago and island of Puerto Rico. Measuring 28–30 cm (11.0–11.8 in), the bird is a predominantly green parrot with a red forehead and white rings around the eyes. Belonging to the Neotropical genus Amazona, its closest relatives are believed to be the Cuban amazon (Amazona leucocephala) and the Hispaniolan amazon (Amazona ventralis).
The Puerto Rican amazon reaches sexual maturity at between three and four years of age. It reproduces once a year and is a cavity nester. Once the female lays eggs she will remain in the nest and continuously incubate them until hatching. The chicks are fed by both parents and will fledge 60 to 65 days after hatching. This parrot's diet is varied and consists of flowers, fruits, leaves, bark and nectar obtained from the forest canopy.
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Amazon parrotsBirds described in 1783Endemic birds of Puerto RicoESA endangered speciesFauna listed on CITES Appendix IIUCN Red List critically endangered speciesSpecies that are or were threatened by habitat lossSpecies that are or were threatened by invasive speciesSpecies that are or were threatened by the pet tradeSpoken articlesTaxa named by Pieter Boddaert