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The '''Imperial Amazon parrot''' (''Amazona imperialis''), also known as the '''Sisserou''', is the largest [[parrot]] in the genus ''Amazona'', measuring about 15 inches long. Like most ''Amazona'' parrots, it is mostly green, but it has a unique purple head and chest, setting it apart from related species.  
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The '''Imperial Amazon parrot''' (''Amazona imperialis''), also known as the '''Sisserou''', is the largest [[parrot]] in the genus ''Amazona'', measuring about 18 inches long. Like most ''Amazona'' parrots, it is mostly green, but it has a unique purple head and chest, setting it apart from related species.  
    
It is restricted to the [[Caribbean Sea|Caribbean]] island of [[Dominica]], where it is the national bird, even appearing on the national flag. Because of its restricted range, it is endangered, but it is protected by Dominican law.
 
It is restricted to the [[Caribbean Sea|Caribbean]] island of [[Dominica]], where it is the national bird, even appearing on the national flag. Because of its restricted range, it is endangered, but it is protected by Dominican law.
    
[[Category:Birds]][[Category:Parrots]][[Category:Amazon Parrots]]
 
[[Category:Birds]][[Category:Parrots]][[Category:Amazon Parrots]]
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