Puerto Rican Parrots - and an Iguana
These beautiful Puerto Rican Parrots are endangered but have been making a comeback (it is possible the birds we’re seeing aren’t exactly the PR Parrots but they could be a variation) CORRECTION: These are Red-masked Parakeets. They only live in Puerto Rico. Every now and then when we visit we’ll see a flock flying around. Today a group of about 7 landed close. I hate that the photos a bit blurry, but I maxed out my zoom and still had to crop tight. A couple more…
And there are, believe it or not, 5 parrots in this one. You may need to see the large version to find them. Can you spot the 5?
Also got to see a huge iguana sunning himself.
They are red-masked parakeets (Aratinga erythrogenys). A species normally native to Ecuador and Peru. It is introduced to many states in the US and apparently also to Puerto Rico. This is the first record of these parakeets I seen. Please add the photos to our City Parrots Flickr pool!
Comment by City Parrots — July 19, 2008 @ 1:06 pm
Comment by rob — July 19, 2008 @ 3:18 pm
Your welcome. Got any pictures of the B lue birds. Could be blue and gold macaws.
Comment by City Parrots — July 19, 2008 @ 8:09 pm
I found all 5, but definitely had to see it in the larger version. Looks like a beautiful place! Hope you guys are having a nice time.
Comment by Jill — July 20, 2008 @ 4:39 pm