PUPA-Hard Enamel Pins
A. Puerto Rican Parrot also known as Iguaca by the Taíno Indians, is a species endemic to the archipelago of Puerto Rico. It is known that during pre-Columbian times the parrot was abundant, but it declined precipitously during the 1900s due to deforestation, predation, diseases, and poaching.
It is now considered an endangered species with only three wild populations, including the oldest group in El Yunque National Forest. The second group is in the Río Abajo State Forest and a third population was introduced into Maricao Commonwealth Forest. There’s an ongoing recovery program as an effort to conserve, protect and manage wild and captive parrots to downlist the species from endangered to threatened.
Details:
Pin size: 1.875 inches
Pin type: Hard Enamel
Metal finish: High Polished Gold
Bird name:
Common name: Cotorra Puertorriqueña / Puerto Rican Parrot
Scientific name: Amazona vittata
B. Polianthes tuberosa, commonly known in Spanish as Azucena, is not native to Puerto Rico but it's very present in our culture. Specially at Old San Juan, thanks to Don Saúl who has been selling them for years on the streets of this historic site. Many people recognize him by his famous calling: "aaaaaaazucenas" while carrying dozens of these flowers. Thank you, Don Saúl, for bringing joy to all of us who appreciate beauty.
Enamel Pin Details:
Pin size: 1.5" (inch)
Pin type: Hard Enamel
Metal finish: High Polished Gold
Flower name:
Common name: Azucenas
Scientific name: Polianthes tuberosa
C. Puerto Rican Tody. Despite its scientific name it's endemic to Puerto Rico and locally known as San Pedrito.
Enamel Pin Details:
Pin size: 1.75" (inch)
Pin type: Hard Enamel
Metal finish: High Polished Gold
Bird name: Common name: San Pedrito, Puerto Rican Tody.
Scientific name: Todus mexicanus
D. The Panoramic Route officially known as the Ruta Panorámica Luis Muñoz Marin is a 167 mile long and traverses the island of Puerto Rico from west to east along its Central Mountain Range. In it you’ll enjoy the mountain views, valleys and bodies of water with all the biodiversity the island has to offer.
Enamel Pin Details:
Pin size: 1.5" (inch)
Pin type: Hard Enamel
Metal finish: High Polished Gold
E. The Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) documented at Florida, USA. Native to North America and a member of the Crow Family. A male and female Blue Jay will mate for life. They will build the nest, collect food, and raise the chick together. The female broods the eggs herself, and is fed by the male. Most of their diet is vegetable matter but they also eat many insects.
Enamel Pin Details:
Pin size: 1.75" (inch)
Pin type: Hard Enamel
Metal finish: High Polished Gold
Bird name:
Common name: Blue Jay
Scientific name: Cyanocitta cristata
F. Paper Kite Butterflies documented during our visit at Butterfly World (Florida, USA).
Details:
Pin size: 1.5" (inch)
Pin type: Hard Enamel
Metal finish: High Polished Gold
Butterfly name:
Common name: Paper Kite, Rice Paper or Large Tree Nymph.
Scientific name: Idea leuconoe