Red-necked Parrot (Amazona arausiaca) Information

Red-necked Amazon

The Red-necked Parrot (Amazona arausiaca) also known as the Dominican Blue-faced Amazon, Lessor Dominican Amazon, and Jaco Parrot, is an Amazon parrot endemic to Dominica.
Red-necked Amazon
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It is green, with bright splashes of various colours. Its name is due to the area of red plumage commonly found at its throat.