St. Vincent Amazon
Amazona guildingii
St. Vincent Amazon (Amazona guildingii) — Parrots & Cockatoos of North America.
The St. Vincent Amazon (Amazona guildingii) is a member of the Psittacidae family found in North America. Adults weigh 646 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Psittaciformes
- Family Psittacidae African & New World Parrots
- Genus Amazona
- Species guildingii
Quick facts
- Weight
- 646 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Psittacidae
- Order
- Psittaciformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Vulnerable
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Least Concern
Critically Endangered
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The St. Vincent Amazon is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The St. Vincent Amazon is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The St. Vincent Amazon (Amazona guildingii) is a member of the Psittacidae family, within the order Psittaciformes. Its range spans North America. Its distribution covers NA St. Vincent.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 646 g, with a wing length of about 26.3 cm and a tail of around 15.3 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 43 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the St. Vincent Amazon?
The St. Vincent Amazon is a large bird that weighs around 646 g.
Where does the St. Vincent Amazon live?
The St. Vincent Amazon is found across North America with a range covering NA St. Vincent, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the St. Vincent Amazon belong to?
The St. Vincent Amazon (Amazona guildingii) belongs to the Psittacidae family, in the order Psittaciformes.
What does the St. Vincent Amazon eat?
The St. Vincent Amazon is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the St. Vincent Amazon migrate?
The St. Vincent Amazon is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the St. Vincent Amazon endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the St. Vincent Amazon's range?
The St. Vincent Amazon has a mapped global range of about 43 km².
Conservation
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