Imperial Amazon (Amazona imperialis)

Other Names (World)
Imperial Amazon, Imperial Parrot

Family
Psittacidae (Parrots)

Size
45 - 51 cm

First Described (Guide)
Richmond, 1899

Habitat
Mainly montane and elfin forest. From 600 - 1,300 m, but forages down to 150 m in response to food shortages.

Range (Guide)

Dominica (B) (NB).

Dominica (Lesser Antilles).

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is 150 (2010) and increasing.

Status EN
Habitat loss, mainly conversion to plantations, especially bananas, and hurricane-related damage, hunting for food and trapping for the cage-bird trade are the main threats.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
Loud, trumpet-like flight calls. Also a variety of shrieks, whistles and squawks. Often quiet during middle of day.

Xeno-Canto Sound Files

Imperial Amazon (Amazona imperialis) [XC188165]
by id from Syndicate Preserve, Dominica (call)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Similar Species
Red-necked Amazon (Amazona arausiaca) is smaller and largely green.

References
See References.

Files:

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