Caribbean Parrots Are Remnants Of A Millennial Scale Extinction

Before we do a deeper dive into this study, I think it is important to show you a map of the region because, if you are like me, you’re gonna get confused by all the geographic chaos. Several islands that you should make a mental note of on this map are Cuba, Hispaniola, and Puerto Rico. Also note that the Bahamas, which are actually in the north Atlantic Ocean, are not part of the Caribbean, but they figure in this story, too. This map describes the geographic home of roughly 24 known species of parrots, although a significant number of them are now extinct. Currently, there are 9 described species of Amazona parrots endemic to the region. <a href="https://medium.com/gardening-birding-and-outdoor-adventure/caribbean-parrots-are-remnants-of-a-millennial-scale-extinction-fc76870dd8fc">Click Here</a>