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The Saint Vincent Amazons (Amazona guildingii) - also known as St. Vincent Parrots - are native to the Island of St.Vincent in the Carribean Lesser Antilles, where they can be found in humid hill forests at levels mainly between 1,000 and 2,300 ft (300 m and 700 m).
This species is very endangered, with a population of fewer than 500 birds remaining in the wild, because of habitat destruction, hunting and illegal trapping.
[2] Blue-Fronted Amazons and [1] Congo African Grey parrots.
The Blue-Fronted Amazon Parrot is a popular pet parrot because they are very affectionate and easy to train. Amazon Parrots are considered the second best vocalizes in the parrot world, second only to the African Grey.
The three Amazons, which are known to be the best talkers, are the Yellow Nape, Yellow Head and the Blue Front. In addition to learning a large vocabulary, many will also whistle, sing and mimic household sounds. Blue Fronted Amazons are highly intelligent parrots that may sometimes be moody. The males may become particularly moody when they reach maturity and many will bite at this time. Both males and females may display increased aggression as they reach sexual maturity and during molts. Patience during this period is required. Blue-Fronted Amazons love to climb and chew on things. They should be supervised at all times if they are let out of their cages, or accidents may happen. In the wild, Blue-Fronted Amazons often flock with other species of Amazon Parrots. They are found in forests and open savannahs. In the natural environment, Blue-Fronted Amazons feed primarily on fruits, seeds, vegetables and fruits. In captivity, however, nuts and seeds should be kept to a minimum because they tend to cause obesity in captive Amazons.
African Grey parrots, like most pet parrots, are very high-maintenance pets, as they require a great deal of personal attention. While numbers vary with each source, most agree that three hours out of cage daily and 45 minutes of physical interaction is the minimum attention required for good mental health. African Greys – particularly Congo African Greys – are known to be shy around strangers, and tend to bond solely with their main caretaker if they do not interact with different people regularly. While inter-species friendships with other parrots are uncommon with African Greys, they require socialization with other parrots of any species.
Casper has been taking his meds in a spoonful of oatmeal all week. The course of medication is now over and I foresee trouble tomorrow when he doesn't get his spoonful of porridge.
Please note: This picture has been used on a Brazilian website to promote homeopathic remedies for pets.
I wish to distance myself from this company and its products. It was not their medications that he was taking.
They are not complying with the rules of flickr as they seem to be using the picture for commercial reasons against my wishes.
This is one of the about 48 wild Yellow-headed Amazones living in Bad Cannstatt, Stuttgart, Germany.
Endangered where they originate from, this is the only known wild population
outside the Americas.
Funnily this picture of a wild bird was taken in a zoo, the Wilhelma Stuttgart.
But like myself, these birds were just visiting.
They seem to like the vegetation in the Wilhelma and the surrounding parks,
as well as to be near other parrots that live in the zoo.
It is not completely clear where they come from;
what is known is that one day in the year 1984, a male
Yellow-headed Amazone - probably an escaped bird -
turned up in the Wilhelma near the other parrots.
It is believed that someone realized that the bird did pretty well in the wild
and decided to release a female amazone on purpose.
But it couldn't be from the zoo, because they didn't even
have that kind of parrot there, so it probably came from a shop.
Amazona Aestiva: Blue fronted Amazon.
If you want a parrot and are prepared to devote your life to one, please adopt an older bird - they need your love and attention.
This is one of the about 48 wild Yellow-headed Amazones living in Bad Cannstatt, Stuttgart, Germany.
Endangered where they originate from, this is the only known wild population
outside the Americas.
Funnily this picture of a wild bird was taken in a zoo, the Wilhelma Stuttgart.
But like myself, these birds were just visiting.
They seem to like the vegetation in the Wilhelma and the surrounding parks,
as well as to be near other parrots that live in the zoo.
It is not completely clear where they come from;
what is known is that one day in the year 1984, a male
Yellow-headed Amazone - probably an escaped bird -
turned up in the Wilhelma near the other parrots.
It is believed that someone realized that the bird did pretty well in the wild
and decided to release a female amazone on purpose.
But it couldn't be from the zoo, because they didn't even
have that kind of parrot there, so it probably came from a shop.
Close-Up photo of the back feathers of a green Tucuman Amazon parrot.
Available on Stockafe: www.stockafe.com/image/?ID=101474&t=1
Gizmo - Amazona finschi, Lilac-crowned Amazon
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Meet Ducky Pinkerton. He's David and Carolyn's 11 month old Amazon Parrot. They brought Pinkerton's cage along also for their visit; a giant thing weighing about 100 pounds or more, but Pinkerton never did seem unhappy during his visit, so I guess it was well worth it to bring the cage along.
Jake and I had never met Pinkerton before, but he won our hearts immediately. It's been a week since they left, and I still miss Pinkerton. They weren't here very long, just a couple of days, but during that time, Pinkerton revealed himself to be a very wonderful and amazing creature, who kept you laughing all the time.
But these parrots are A LOT OF WORK!!! Read about them below:
Overview
Kindly provided by Dr. Rob Marshall - www.birdhealth.com.au
The Amazon is a loving and sociable parrot originating from South America.
The affectionate and loyal nature of the Amazon make this bird a wonderful pet for those experienced with companion parrots. Amazons are highly intelligent and require a devoted owner who is willing to provide significant and meaningful attention, as well as stimulus such as chewing toys to keep them happy and healthy.
Hand reared male birds from aviary bred parents make the best pets. Amazons are generally easily trained and have an excellent talking ability. If not provided with the necessary training and socialisation, the Amazon can become aggressive and susceptible to other behavioural problems.
Distribution Chart provided by Dr. Rob Marshall - www.birdhealth.com.au)
Amazon
Genus - Amazona
Size: Up to 40cm
Pet Status: Very Good
Talking Ability: Excellent
Noise Level: Very High
Lifespan: Up to 60 years
Breeding Ability: Very Good
Number of Eggs: 2-4 eggs
Incubation: 29 days
Compatibility with other species: Mix well with other parrots, especially Conures.
Feeding: Seed and Fruit Eaters
Health Programmes: Follow the Parrot Health Programme.
Sexing: Surgical or DNA sexing is required.
The Amazon parrot is native to the New World ranging from South America to Mexico and the Caribbean.
In the wild, they feed primarily on nuts and fruits, supplemented by leafy matter.
Description
Most amazons are predominantly green, with accenting colors that depend on the species and can be quite vivid.
Amazons are known for their exceptional vocal abilities, playfulness, and dexterity with their feet. They are very loyal, loving companions; having them is somewhat like having a two-year-old-human child in ability and temperament for 50-plus years.
However, some amazons are aggressive (usually during their mating time), and they all require a lot of attention when kept as pets. Parrots require more attention and care than domesticated pets such as dogs or cats, and are not for the inexperienced bird owner.
All parrots need a lot of stimulating activities to keep from being bored and terribly destructive to themselves and their surroundings. In particular, since Amazons are cavity nesters in the wild, their desire to chew wood is strong, and they need to be provided with destructible toys to satisfy this innate urge. - Copyright: Wikipedia. This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from : Wikipedia.org.
Amazons as Pets
Great large parrots - with the complexity, time commitment that goes with owning a large parrot. People who are either inexperienced or unwilling to spend time on training / socializing a parrot will eventually cause (or allow) the parrot to become very nippy and overly noisy. They make great pets for the RIGHT home.
Training and Behavioral Guidance:
Amazon Parrots generally present challenges, such as excessive screaming or chewing - especially at certain stages in their life. They do discover their beaks as method of "disciplining us" once they are out of the "baby stage" and they can generally be somewhat naughty, and it really is important to learn to understand them and to guide their behavior before an undesirable behavior has been established. Undisciplined parrots will chew on electric wiring potentially causing house fires. They regard anything in your home as a "toy" that can be explored and chewed on; destroying items that you may hold dear or are simply valuable. Even a young bird that has not been neglected and abused requires proper guidance; this becomes even more challenging when it involves a rescued bird that may require rehabilitation.