Birdlife of Cuba: Cuban Parrot  August 13, 2013  While traveling
to a big city like Havana may give you a chance to sample Cuba’s
music and art, journeying outside to the countryside when you
travel to Cuba on International Expeditions’ “Complete Cuba”
tour gives you a chance to experience the nature of this once-
forbidden island. Though there aren't many mammals in Cuba,
there are numerous endemic species of birds. One of the most
brilliant, both in color and intelligence, is the Cuban parrot,
also known as the Cuban Amazon.  The bird's beautiful looks
Though these birds are less common than some others you'll see
on your people-to-people Cuba travel program, knowing what they
look like will come in handy when pointing your binoculars to
the sky. Cuban parrots are large and predominately green, with
spots of red around their chin and throat. Their forehead is
white, and when their wings are spread, you'll see the feathers
on their wing are a vibrant blue. They have a noisy call, so if
you heard a loud squeak