Birding in St. Lucia – Looking for the St. Lucia Parrot
In 1970, there were only an estimated 100 St. Lucia Parrots left in the wild. This was a direct result from habitat loss, capture for the pet trade, and especially hunting for food. As St. Lucia’s only endemic parrot, in 1979 it was declared the national bird and strict protection laws were put in place. […]