R&B AVIARIES

"CONSERVATION BREEDING PROGRAM"

Hispaniolan Amazon

(Amazona ventralis)

   Hispaniolan Amazons occur naturally in the Dominican Republic, Haiti and some offshore islands.   Their numbers are decreasing in their native habitat and they are uncommon in aviculture.  Hispaniolan Amazons are one of the species R&B Aviaries has enrolled in a "Special Breeding Program", in an effort to produce parent-fed unrelated offspring.  These offspring will be placed with unrelated mates in the hopes of helping sustain captive breeding populations.  R&B Aviaries does not sell Hispaniolan Amazons as pets but we do interact with other breeders of Hispaniolans to exchange or add offspring to maintain genetic diversity. 

SPECIES PROFILE: 

   Hispaniolan Amazons are small Amazon parrots that measure about 11 inches.  Like most Amazons, they are green but have black edging to the feathers.   The forehead is white which contrast with the blue of the forehead and cheeks.  These unusual birds also have a red abdomen as well as red on the underside of the tail feathers.  The top of the tail is green with slight yellowish coloration at the tips. 

Hispaniolan Baby Pics:

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