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I had the honor to produce artwork for a new paper that was published yesterday. Vincenzo Gesualdi and colleagues report on a diverse dinosaur track assemblage from the Jurassic of Chile. Some of these theropod tracks indicate animals the size of Giganotosaurus! Paper is open access!

[2845/11080] Cuban amazon - Amazona leucocephala

Also known as: Cuban parrot

Order: Psittaciformes (parrots) Superfamily: Psittacoidea (true parrots) Family: Psittacidae (holotropical parrots) Subfamily: Arinae (neotropical parrots)

"A noisy, yet somewhat wary, species of forest canopies and treetops. Often found in flocks of up to 20 or 30 birds. It is the only naturally occurring large parrot within its range and is easily distinguished from other wild species by its largely green plumage, bulky body, and hefty bill. No other parrot shares this species’ rosy throat and white forehead—characteristics that eliminate non-native species that may occur as escapees from captivity. Calls include a variety of harsh squeaks and squawks that can have a conversational quality when in flocks."

Conservation Status: NT

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