The Saint Vincent amazon, also known as Saint Vincent parrot, is a large, approximately 40 cm (16 in) long, multi-colored amazon parrot with a yellowish white, blue and green head, greenish-bronze upperparts plumage, and violet blue-green wings.
Region
Lesser Antilles (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines)
Typical Environment
Occurs only on the island of Saint Vincent, primarily in mature and mid-elevation rainforest of the central mountain range. It favors tall, old-growth forest with large cavity-bearing trees for nesting. Outside the breeding season it may use secondary forest, forest edges, and nearby agricultural mosaics. It sometimes ventures to lower elevations where fruiting trees are abundant. Roosts communally in tall forest near reliable food sources.
Altitude Range
200–1200 m
Climate Zone
Tropical
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
The Saint Vincent amazon is the national bird of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and is strictly protected. It shows striking plumage variation with two main color morphs, ranging from greener birds to bronze/yellow-toned individuals. Intensive conservation, including habitat protection, nest guarding, and captive breeding, has helped the population recover from historic lows.
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Temperament
wary but social around roosts
Flight Pattern
strong flier with deep, rapid wingbeats
Social Behavior
Typically seen in pairs or small family groups; larger groups may form at communal roosts or at fruiting trees. Monogamous pairs nest in natural cavities high in large rainforest trees. Both parents tend the nest, with the female incubating and the male providing food.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
Vocalizations are loud and ringing, including harsh screeches, yelps, and trumpet-like calls that carry over forested valleys. At roosts they give a mix of chatter and contact calls, with softer croaks and whistles during close pair interactions.
