Parrots over Puerto Rico

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What is the Puerto Rico Parrot Recovery Program?

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A program created by the government of Puerto Rico in 1968 to help recover the endangered Puerto Rican parrot population.

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What does the term 'iguaca' refer to?

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The name given by the Tainos to parrots, derived from the bird's harsh call.

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In what year did Puerto Ricans become U.S. citizens?

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1917.

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What effect did special nesting boxes have on the Puerto Rican parrots?

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The pearly-eyed thrashers left the parrots' nesting boxes alone, allowing them to successfully raise their young.

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Who were the first group of people brought to Puerto Rico in 1513?

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Africans.

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What is the significance of the year 1968 for Puerto Rican parrots?

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It is the year the Puerto Rico Parrot Recovery Program was established.

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What is the main threat to the Puerto Rican parrot population?

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Habitat loss and competition from other bird species.

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Why are nesting boxes important for Puerto Rican parrots?

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They provide safe places for the parrots to lay eggs and raise their chicks.

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What role do the pearly-eyed thrashers play in the ecosystem of Puerto Rico?

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They are competitors for nesting sites and can negatively impact the Puerto Rican parrot population.

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What is the primary diet of the Puerto Rican parrot?

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Fruits, seeds, and flowers.