Amazona imperialis

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Amazona imperialis, commonly known as the imperial amazon or sisserou parrot, is a large, critically endangered parrot endemic to Dominica and a national symbol of the island.

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Amazona imperialis canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf bird species
parrot
taxon
binomialName Amazona imperialis
bodyLength approximately 45–50 cm
bodyMass approximately 700–900 g
breedingSite tree cavities
CITESListing Appendix I
class Aves
clutchSize 1–2 eggs
commonName imperial amazon
sisserou parrot
linked to: Sisserou parrot
conservationProgram captive breeding programs in Dominica
conservationStatusSystem IUCN Red List
describedBy Edward Nathaniel Bancroft
linked to: Edward Bancroft
diet feeds on flowers
feeds on fruits
feeds on nuts
feeds on seeds
frugivore
endemicTo Dominica
family Psittacidae
featuredOn coat of arms of Dominica
flag of Dominica
genus Amazona
habitat cloud forest
montane rainforest
IUCNRedListCategory CR
IUCNStatus Critically Endangered
kingdom Animalia
nationalSymbolOf Dominica
nativeRange Lesser Antilles
order Psittaciformes
phylum Chordata
plumageColor blue-green wings
maroon belly
predominantly dark green
purple head and breast
populationTrend decreasing
relativeSizeWithinGenus largest species of Amazona
symbolizes national pride of Dominica
taxonRank species
threat habitat loss
hunting
hurricanes
illegal capture for pet trade
typicalElevation 600–1300 m
vocalization loud harsh calls
yearDescribed 1805

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Flag of Dominica parrotScientificName Amazona imperialis
Coat of arms of Dominica parrotSpecies Amazona imperialis