Threatened species of Amazona vittata

Forest destruction is the principal reason for the decline of Amozona vittata. Hunting and the wildlife trade have also contributed to its decline.

The Puerto Rican parrot Amazona vittata, a medium-sized, green bird with blue wing feathers, once inhabited the entire island of Puerto Rico and the neighbouring islands of Mona and Culebra.

At the beginning of the 21st century only a few Puerto Rican parrots remain in the wild and their survival may depend on the success of a captive breeding programme.

Amazona vittata is considered as "Critically Endangered" by the IUCN. CITES lists the species as "Appendix 1".