Imperial Amazon
Amazona imperialis
CRCritically Endangered Endemic to Dominica
- Family
- African and New World Parrots (Psittacidae)
- Order
- Psittaciformes
Overview
The imperial amazon (Amazona imperialis) or Dominican amazon, also known as the sisserou or sisserou parrot, is a parrot found only on the Caribbean island of Dominica. It has been designated as the national bird of Dominica, and features on the national flag of Dominica. The species is critically endangered. In 2019, it was estimated there were only about 50 mature individuals left in the wild.
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Range and habitat
Montane forest of Dominica (Lesser Antilles).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Imperial 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.
