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Cuban Parrot
jmorlan

Cuban Parrot (Amazona leucocephala leucocephala)

This distinctive near threatened parrot has a patchy distribution in Cuba. Formerly found throughout the main island, this species is now confined to limited areas of dry forest much of which has been cleared for agriculture. This species is also popular in the pet trade. This is the nominate race from Cuba characterized by a more extensive rose-red throat patch and white crown. Three other subspecies are found in the Bahamas and Cayman Islands.
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Location
Criadero de Cocodrilos, Matanzas, Cuba
Date taken
9 November 2015
Scientific name
Amazona leucocephala leucocephala
Equipment used
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
delia todd
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Such an attractive parrot this one Joe, such a shame we so rarely see pictures of them coming in.

You've a super picture of this guy lad - well done; a great find for you.
 
Kits
A pretty backdrop for this lovely parrot, Joseph.
 

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The Caribbean
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