Red-necked Amazon

Amazona arausiaca

The red-necked amazon, known locally as the jaco parrot or jaco, is an amazon parrot species endemic to the island of Dominica. Other names include red-necked parrot, Dominican blue-faced amazon, and lesser Dominican amazon. It gets its name from the area of orange and reddish plumage commonly found at its throat. This parrot is a vulnerable species, with an estimated population of 850-1000 mature individuals. It is fully protected under Dominican law.

Scientific name

Amazona arausiaca

Family

New World and African Parrots

IUCN status

VU