Red-necked Amazon
Amazona arausiaca
Dominica • Red-necked Parrot
IUCN Status
Endangered
The Red-necked Amazon (Amazona arausiaca), also known as the Red-necked Parrot or “Jacquot”, is a striking Amazon parrot endemic to the island of Dominica. It features bright green plumage with a distinctive red patch on the throat and upper breast, a blue crown, and red wing speculum. Known for its intelligent, playful, and vocal nature, this species is a national symbol of Dominica and one of the most endangered parrots in the Caribbean due to habitat loss and hurricanes.
General Description
| Common Name | Red-necked Amazon (Red-necked Parrot) |
| Latin Name | Amazona arausiaca |
| Family | Psittacidae • Amazon Parrots |
| Adult Size | 35–40 cm (14–16 in) |
| Weight | 400–550 g |
| Life Span | 40–60+ years in captivity |
| Sexual Maturity | 4–6 years |
| Clutch Size | 2–3 eggs |
| Gender Difference | Minimal visual dimorphism. Males are slightly larger; DNA testing is recommended. |
| Natural Habitat | Montane rainforests and elfin woodland on the island of Dominica. |
| Origin / Range | Endemic to the island of Dominica (Lesser Antilles, Caribbean). |
| Care Level | Advanced • Requires experienced keeper and large aviary |
Amazona arausiaca • Adult showing red neck patch and green plumage
RED-NECKED AMAZON • DOMINICA’S NATIONAL PARROT
Plumage & Features
The Red-necked Amazon is predominantly bright green with a distinctive red patch on the throat and upper breast, a blue crown and nape, 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 red on the neck and duller overall coloration. This species is known for its powerful voice and relatively calm, majestic demeanor compared to smaller Amazons.
Conservation Status:
Endangered (IUCN Red List) — CITES Appendix I
Amazona Genus
Dominica (Caribbean)
Red-necked Amazon