Hispaniolan Amazon
Amazona ventralis
VUVulnerable Endemic to Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti)
- Family
- African and New World Parrots (Psittacidae)
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Overview
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. A typical adult weighs 250g (8.75 oz).
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Hispaniola and satellite islands.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Hispaniolan amazon
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
