St. Lucia Amazon
A species of Amazon parrots, Also known as Saint Lucia Amazon Scientific name : Amazona versicolor Genus : Amazon parrots
St. Lucia Amazon, A species of Amazon parrots
Also known as:
Saint Lucia Amazon
Botanical name: Amazona versicolor
Genus: Amazon parrots
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Description
Description
The Saint Lucia amazon (Amazona versicolor) also known as the Saint Lucia parrot is a species of parrot in the family Psittacidae. It is endemic to Saint Lucia and is the country's national bird. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist mountain forest. It is threatened by habitat loss. The species had declined from around 1000 birds in the 1950s to 150 birds in the late 1970s. At that point a conservation program began to save the species, which galvanized popular support to save the species, and by 1990 the species had increased to 300 birds. Although the population in Saint Lucia is small it is still expanding. The story of its salvation from the brink of extinction (including the influence of conservationist Paul Butler) is told in Chapter 7 of the 2010 book "Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard" by Chip & Dan Heath. 
Size
43 cm
Life Expectancy
30 years
Feeding Habits
St. Lucia Amazon primarily feeds on a variety of fruits and seeds, including those from Clusia, Talauma, and several palm species. St. Lucia Amazon exhibits foraging behaviors, seeking out specific tree genera. Notably, st. Lucia Amazon demonstrates a preference for certain plants, indicative of specialized dietary adaptations.
Habitat
The st. Lucia Amazon predominantly dwells in the tropical moist forests with a preference for the montane regions. This species favors the dense canopies of highland woodland areas across broader tropical regions, where it relies on a habitat that provides ample food sources and nesting opportunities within mature forests. The elevation and seclusion of these montane areas are crucial for the st. Lucia Amazon's survival and breeding practices.
Dite type
Herbivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Parrots Family
Parrots Genus
Amazon parrots Species
St. Lucia Amazon 
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