The Puerto Rican Parrot, Amazona vittata, is the only native parrot species in Puerto Rico and, unfortunately, it is an endangered species. Therefore, it is very important for the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER) to preserve existing individuals and their habitat, as well as supervising recovery programs for the species. They are protected by Law 241 of August 15, 1999 (Wildlife Law of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico) and Regulation Number 6766 which states that possession, sale, or purchase of the Puerto Rican parrot or any of its parts-including feathers, eggs, and nests-is
