Parrots are found on many tropical and subtropical islands worldwide, but Jamaica is a standout destination for parrot lovers. It is the only place in the world where you can find the Yellow-billed Amazon and the Black-billed Amazon in their natural limestone forest habitats. New Guinea is another massive "parrot island," hosting nearly 50 species, including the spectacular Palm Cockatoo. In the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico have native species, while the Philippines archipelago is a global biodiversity hotspot for parrots like the Blue-naped Parrot. Even the South Island of New Zealand is home to the world's only alpine parrot, the Kea, which is famous for its intelligence and "playful" (often destructive) behavior in the snow. Whether it's the macaws of the tropical Caribbean or the hardy parakeets of the South Pacific, islands serve as critical evolutionary hubs for some of the most vibrant and endangered parrot species on the planet.