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Imperial Amazon
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The Imperial Amazon, Amazona imperialis also known as the Imperial Parrot or Sisserou Parrot is a green and purple plumage amazon parrot. The largest member in the genus Amazona, it measures up to 45cm in body length. The Imperial Parrot has a green back, purple neck, green-tipped red tail and purple below. Both sexes are similar and nest in hollow trees.
The Imperial Amazon is endemic to mountain forests of the Caribbean island nation of Dominica in the Lesser Antilles, where it is the national bird and is featured on the Dominican flag. The diet consists mainly of fruits and seeds.
Due to a very small population, ongoing habitat loss, trapping for the cage bird trade and occasional hurricane related damages, the Imperial Amazon has an Endangered status on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It is listed on Appendix I and II of CITES.
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Imperial Amazon Parrot - Amazona imperialis.
IUCN STATUS CATEGORY Vulnerable
HABITAT Rain forest.
GEOGRAPHICAL SPREAD The island of Dominica, where now restricted to Morne Diablotin, mainly between 600 and 1,300m elevation.
CURRENT POPULATION Estimated at 80 to 100 individuals in 1993, while observations in 1994 suggested higher numbers may exist.
SIZE 45cm.
WEIGHT Not available.
AVERAGE LIFE EXPECTANCY Not available.
NORMAL DIET Fruit and other plant material.
NORMAL LIFESTYLE Often in the company of the Red-necked Amazon Amazona arausiaca. Soaring eagle like flight has been observed.
PREVIOUS GEOGRAPHICAL SPREAD Formerly more widespread on Dominica.
REASONS FOR DECLINE Decline is attributed to a combination of factors, primarily habitat loss, but also hunting and trade, and the effects of hurricanes.
CURRENT THREATS Still at risk from habitat modification and hurricanes.
CONSERVATION PROJECTS Efforts have been made to protect habitat and promote local concern for the species.
SPECIAL FEATURES Probably the most spectacular species of the Amazon Parrots. |
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Imperial Amazon, Amazona imperialis
Also known as the Imperial Parrot or Sisserou Parrot. |
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