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| IGUACA, COTORRA DE PUERTO RICO Puerto Rican Amazon Amazona vittata |
A chunky green resident of moist upland forests. No other native parrots occur within its range, but the Red-crowned Parrot,
native to Mexico, is often kept in captivity and looks very similar. Compared to the Puerto Rican Parrot, the Red-crowned has
more extensive red on the forehead, has a small red patch on its wings, and has gray, not pinkish-colored, legs and feet. Calls
include a loud harsh “wee-uh.”
https://ebird.org/species/purpar1 [December 14, 2025]
native to Mexico, is often kept in captivity and looks very similar. Compared to the Puerto Rican Parrot, the Red-crowned has
more extensive red on the forehead, has a small red patch on its wings, and has gray, not pinkish-colored, legs and feet. Calls
include a loud harsh “wee-uh.”
https://ebird.org/species/purpar1 [December 14, 2025]
Where we go for this bird? There are three wild populations of the Iguaca, the best one is at El Yunque National Forest.
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Similar species: Orange-fronted Parakeet is confused with the Iguaca, specially al El Portal de El Yunque Visitor Center.
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