St. Vincent Amazon
NameSt. Vincent Amazon
Common NameSt. Vincent Amazon
Scientific NameAmazona guildingii
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)71
Length (cm)40.5
Weight (g)645
Plumage DetailsThe head is white to pale yellow, often with a bluish tinge around the eyes. The body and back are predominantly bronze-brown, with blue primary feathers and green secondary feathers on the wings. The tail is orange-yellow with a broad blue band, and the underparts are a mix of yellow, orange, and brown.
Vocalization / CallProduces a variety of loud, raucous calls, squawks, screeches, and whistles, including a distinctive 'gwa-gwa' sound.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of St. Vincent in the Lesser Antilles.
Identifying FeaturesWhite/pale yellow head, Bronze-brown body, Orange-yellow tail with blue band, Blue and green wing feathers, Large size (approx. 40 cm)
Description
A large, strikingly colored parrot endemic to St. Vincent, known for its white head, bronze-brown body, and vibrant wing and tail feathers. It is an arboreal species, spending most of its time foraging in the forest canopy.
