Hispaniolan Amazon
Amazona ventralis
Hispaniola • Endangered Island Amazon
IUCN Status
Endangered
The Hispaniolan Amazon (Amazona ventralis) is a beautiful and relatively small Amazon parrot endemic to the island of Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican Republic). It features vibrant green plumage with a distinctive white forehead, rosy-pink throat and upper breast, and red wing speculum. Known for its playful, intelligent, and vocal nature, this species is an excellent talker and makes a lively companion. Due to habitat loss and the pet trade, it is listed as Endangered in the wild.
General Description
| Common Name | Hispaniolan Amazon |
| Latin Name | Amazona ventralis |
| Family | Psittacidae • Amazon Parrots |
| Adult Size | 28–31 cm (11–12 in) |
| Weight | 250–350 g |
| Life Span | 40–60+ years in captivity |
| Sexual Maturity | 4–6 years |
| Clutch Size | 2–4 eggs |
| Gender Difference | Minimal visual dimorphism. Males are slightly larger; DNA testing is recommended. |
| Natural Habitat | Dry and moist forests, woodlands, and agricultural areas on Hispaniola. |
| Origin / Range | Endemic to the island of Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican Republic). |
| Care Level | Intermediate • Social and needs varied diet and enrichment |
Amazona ventralis • Adult showing white forehead and rose throat
HISPANIOLAN AMAZON • CARIBBEAN ISLAND BEAUTY
Plumage & Features
The Hispaniolan Amazon is predominantly bright green with a white forehead and crown, rosy-pink throat and upper breast, and a red wing speculum. The tail has a broad red band with blue and green edges. The beak is horn-coloured with a dark tip.
Juveniles have less white on the head and duller pink on the throat. This species is known for being vocal and is a good talker, often learning words and phrases with clear pronunciation.
Conservation Status:
Endangered (IUCN Red List) — CITES Appendix II
Amazona Genus
Hispaniola (Haiti & Dominican Republic)
Hispaniolan Amazon