Cuban Amazon Amazona leucocephala
These birds are highly dependent on their parents as chicks, just like human babies!
ORIGIN:
Caribbean islands
HABITAT:
Forests
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
9-11 oz
Height: 1 ft
DIET:
Fruits, leaves and seeds
PREDATORS:
Cats
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Sharp nails
REPRODUCTION:
4-week incubation; breed once per year
THREATS:
Habitat loss and collection for the pet trade
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
40-60 yrs
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