Imperial Amazon (Amazona imperialis)
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About Imperial Amazon (Amazona imperialis)
- Kingdom: Animals
- Phylum: Chordates
- Class: Birds
- Order: Parrots
- Family: New World Parrots
The imperial amazon or Dominican amazon, also known as the sisserou or sisserou parrot, is a parrot found only on the Caribbean island of Dominica. It has been designated as the national bird of Dominica, and features on the national flag of Dominica. The species is critically endangered. In 2019, it was estimated there were only about 50 mature individuals left in the wild.
Source: Wikipedia