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Grand Cayman Parrot
Amazona leucocephala caymanensis
19.3134, -81.1687
Field Notes
Description:
The Cayman Islands parrots are two sub-species of the Cuban Parrot (Amazona Leucocephala).
Cayman's parrots have iridescent green feathers with darker edges over the body, a white eye ring, red cheeks, black ear patches and brilliant blue wing feathers which are only obvious when the bird is in flight. The tail has blue outer edges, with some red and yellowish-green underneath.
The Grand Cayman Parrot (Amazona leucocephala caymanensis) also has a pink flush to its whitish forehead.
Habitat:
Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Garden
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