Amazona guildingii
The St. Vincent Amazon, or St. Vincent Parrot, is a marvel of avian artistry, an undisputed gem of the Caribbean. This medium-sized parrot, measuring approximately 40 cm (16 inches) in length and weighing 500-600g, boasts one of the most vibrant and complex plumages in the Amazon genus. Its body is predominantly green, but its head erupts in a stunning orange-yellow, often capped with a blue crown. The wings display a dramatic splash of blue primaries and red secondaries, creating a unique fi...
This species primarily inhabits moist evergreen forest, montane forest, and deep ravines, ranging from approximately 125 meters to over 1,000 meters in elevation.
Their diet consists primarily of fruits, seeds, nuts, flowers, and nectar, gathered from a diverse range of native rainforest trees, palms, and epiphytes.
St. Vincent Amazons are diurnal, typically roosting communally in large canopy trees before dispersing in pairs or small family groups at dawn to forage. Their foraging strategy is deliberate and arboreal; they use their powerful beaks and zygodactyl feet to meticulously extract fruits, seeds, an...
The St. Vincent Amazon is strictly endemic to the Caribbean island of St. Vincent, with its entire global population confined to this single landmass. Its distribution is primarily concentrated within the remaining patches of mature humid montane and lowland forests, particularly in the central h...
Endangered
- The St. Vincent Amazon is the national bird of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, a symbol of national pride. - It is endemic to a single Caribbean island, St. Vincent, making it one of the most geographically restricted parrot species. - Known locally as the 'Vincy Parrot', its vibrant plumage in...