Animal Facts
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Amazona guildingii
RANGE
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
LOCATION IN THE ZOO
Birds of the World
COOL ANIMAL FACT
In 1972, the Houston Zoo was the first in the world to hatch this species in captivity.
All Animals
St. Vincent Amazon Parrot
These rare birds are found only on St. Vincent Island, and they are the national bird of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Each St. Vincent Amazon can be recognized by its unique coloration on its face and body. You can find them in forests, and they eat plants, fruits, seeds, and nuts.