St. Lucia Amazon
Amazona versicolor
St. Lucia • National Bird
IUCN Status
Endangered
The St. Lucia Amazon (Amazona versicolor), also known as the St. Lucia Parrot, is a stunning and rare Amazon parrot endemic to the island of St. Lucia in the Caribbean. It features vibrant green plumage with a striking blue forehead and crown, red wing speculum, and a distinctive violet-blue patch on the throat and upper breast. Known for its intelligent, playful, and vocal nature, this species is a national symbol of St. Lucia and one of the most endangered parrots in the world.
General Description
| Common Name | St. Lucia Amazon (St. Lucia Parrot) |
| Latin Name | Amazona versicolor |
| Family | Psittacidae • Amazon Parrots |
| Adult Size | 38–43 cm (15–17 in) |
| Weight | 500–700 g |
| Life Span | 40–60+ years in captivity |
| Sexual Maturity | 5–7 years |
| Clutch Size | 2–3 eggs |
| Gender Difference | Minimal visual dimorphism. Males are slightly larger; DNA testing is recommended. |
| Natural Habitat | Montane and lowland rainforests on the island of St. Lucia. |
| Origin / Range | Endemic to the island of St. Lucia (Lesser Antilles, Caribbean). |
| Care Level | Advanced • Requires experienced keeper and large aviary |
Amazona versicolor • Adult showing blue crown and red wing patch
ST. LUCIA AMAZON • RARE CARIBBEAN NATIONAL BIRD
Plumage & Features
The St. Lucia Amazon is predominantly bright green with a striking blue crown and nape, red wing speculum, and a violet-blue patch on the throat and upper breast. The tail has a broad red band with blue and green edges. It is one of the larger and more robust Amazon species.
Juveniles have less blue on the crown and duller violet on the breast. This species is known for its powerful voice and relatively calm, majestic demeanor compared to smaller Amazons.
Conservation Status:
Endangered (IUCN Red List) — CITES Appendix I
Amazona Genus
St. Lucia (Caribbean)
St. Lucia Amazon