I am Diego Duchateau Ramos and I live in Dorado, Puerto Rico. I am 16 years old and have joined efforts with El Yunque National Rainforest to help fund conservation initiatives related to the Puerto Rican parrot. I make handmade holiday ornaments that are sold at the Visitor's Center at El Yunque and 100% of the proceeds are donated towards the parrot.
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Fun facts about the Puerto Rican Parrot:
- 1) One of the 10 most rare and critically endangered birds on the planet.
- 2) In the 1970’s, the population dwindled to only 12 parrots.
- 3) Hurricane María killed 53 parrots but the population of parrots has recovered to pre-hurricane numbers.
- 4) There are 2 sanctuaries in Puerto Rico: El Yunque and Vivaldi Aviary at Rio Abajo Forest in Arecibo.
- 5) Due to successful conservation programs we now have over 400 captive parrots and more than 200 in the wild!
Latest news: https://fws.gov/alaska/alaska/press-release/2022-03/new-step-forward-future-recovery-puerto-rican-parrot
