Hispaniolan Amazon (Amazona ventralis)
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Hispaniolan Amazon

Amazona ventralis (Müller, PLS, 1776)

28 cmLength214 gWeight

The Hispaniolan parrot (Amazona ventralis), 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.

Busiest months: March · Most records: Dominican Republic, Haiti

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Hispaniolan Amazon has been recorded at 15 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Rabo de GatoDominican Republic537 records
  2. ZapoténDominican Republic282 records
  3. Paraíso Caño HondoDominican Republic95 records
More places
  1. P.N. del EsteDominican Republic84 records
  2. Jardín Botánico NacionalDominican Republic68 records
  3. Reserva Científica Ebano VerdeDominican Republic54 records
  4. P. N. Los HaitisesDominican Republic29 records
  5. Cabo Rojo - PedernalesDominican Republic8 records
  6. Punta Cana Resort and ClubDominican Republic7 records
  7. Punta Cana Ecological FoundationDominican Republic5 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Dominican RepublicHaiti

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Hispaniolan parrot (Amazona ventralis), 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.

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Questions

How big is the Hispaniolan Amazon?

The Hispaniolan Amazon is about 28 cm long and weighs around 214 g.

Where does the Hispaniolan Amazon live?

Its breeding range: North America: Hispaniola. It is most often recorded in Dominican Republic and Haiti.

When is the best time to see the Hispaniolan Amazon?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Hispaniolan Amazon endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Hispaniolan Amazon as Vulnerable.

What does the Hispaniolan Amazon eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Hispaniolan Amazon in?

It belongs to the family African & New World Parrots (Psittacidae), order Parrot (Psittaciformes).

At a glance

Length
28 cm
Weight
214 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
184 mm
Tail
98 mm
Bill
31 mm
Tarsus
19 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

North America: Hispaniola

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Parrot Psittaciformes
Family
African & New World Parrots Psittacidae
Genus
Amazona

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Hispaniolan Amazon

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