Saint Lucia Amazon Parrot (Amazona versicolor)

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.

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I did my best to get photos of them as they flew by in pairs but it was hard to focus on them against the green background but at least I got the colours!img_7870a img_7860a img_7861a

This beautiful St Lucia endemic is most easily seen at Des Cartiers Trail in St Lucia.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT ST LUCIA PARROTS

Wikipedia

World Parrot Trust

Birdlife

Neotropical Birds

Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust

VIDEOS

How lucky to get this close to one!

Conservation efforts to save the parrots.