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Mealy Amazon

exotic-enter — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 14:35:53 +0000

The beauty of the Mealy Amazon is more subtle than that of other Amazon birds. It gets the name ‘mealy’ from the peculiar gray-green coloring of its feathers making it appear to be dusted, like it has been powdered with a light sprinkling of flour. The feathers on the nape are edged in a dusky blue and tipped in black, giving a ruffled appearance to the back of the neck. The tail and some wing feathers are tipped in blue and may have some reds, and there may be a few yellow feathers in the crown. Some have a distinctly violet crown and are referred to as a Blue-crowned Mealy Amazon. Its eyes are unusual, being large and surrounded by a wide unfeathered white ring, which is something more often seen on conures than Amazons.

Though not the most colorful or playful, the Mealy Amazon has a number of desirable qualities that sets it apart from other amazons. This hefty fellow, known as the “non-nippy amazon”, is definitely one of the more lovable amazons. Big and big in heart, this parrot is non-territorial and has room for all in the family. They will just slowly walk around the home until they find someone who is being still, and then sit at their feet and wait to be picked up. Then they will be content to just sit on a shoulder while you walk around, or just sit and be still.

Like most amazons the Mealy Amazon is very social, enjoying the companionship of people as well as other amazons. They make a wonderful calm companion and will quickly form a strong bond with their owner. The Mealy Parrot makes a most delightful pet. It is easy to tame and considered one of the best talkers. They are especially noted for having a very gentle disposition and are mostly quiet and harmonious. They are also quite hardy and robust. They can do well indoors or out, in a cage or an aviary.

The Mealy Amazon is green from head to tail. The green is darker on top and paler underneath. The feathers on the back of the neck and upper back being edged in a gray-blue, giving this bird a dusted appearance, and then tipped in black providing a ruffled looking nape. Sometimes there are a few yellow feathers in the crown and some birds will have a distinctly violet crown. The wings are green moving to a violet-blue on the tips and there is a red speculum. The tail is green with a yellowish tip, it is edged with blue, and sometimes there are reds in the feathers. The eye is red and very large, surrounded by a large unfeathered white ring (this is more often seen on conures). The beak is a yellowish-horn color becoming gray at the tip and the legs are a pale gray.

Juveniles are similar to the adults but their eyes are dark brown. These Amazons become sexually mature at about the 4 – 5 year range. They are one of lathe largest of all the amazons, reaching about 15 – 16 inches (38 – 41 cm) long from the top of the head to the tip of the tail. Their average lifespan is about is 60 – 80 years.

Green Cheeked Amazon

exotic-enter — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 20:52:27 +0000

The Red-crowned Parrot – also known as Mexican Red Head Amazon or Green-cheeked Amazon is a native to the lowlands of North-eastern Mexico now very common in the US. Green Cheeked Amazons are mostly green, with a bright red blaze that extends over their beak and forehead. There is a patch of brilliant blue behind their eyes that trails down the neck in some individuals. The undersides of the tail feathers are a lime green/yellow, and they have horn-colored beaks and flesh colored legs.About 13 inches in length ,Male-body green, with soft black margins to feathers of nape to mantle and upper breast; dark red forehead, crown and lores; purple/blue band from above the eye down the sides of the neck; at bases of secondary feathers 1-5 is red, the remainder green; green tail. Bill dull yellow. Eye ring pale grey, eye yellow. Female-red less evident on crown.they have Shrill screaming voice usually followed by ascending notes. Chattering also heard, though raspy.

Blue Fronted Amazon

exotic-enter — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 19:48:39 +0000

The Blue-fronted Amazon is a mainly green parrot about 38 cm (15 in) long. They have blue feathers on the forehead above the beak and yellow on the face and crown. Distribution of blue and yellow varies greatly among individuals. Unlike most Blue Fronted Amazon Parrot at our Farm , its beak is mostly black.As a pet, the blue-fronted amazon may bond with one person exclusively, if it has been hand-raised and hand fed from a baby. If this bird is cared for properly and given a balanced and nutritional diet that includes fruits, vegetables, grains and protein, it should have a lifespan of about 50-60 years or more.The blue-fronted amazon becomes sexually mature at about four or five years of age. These types of parrots generally mate for life, and will choose one partner for a lifetime. A clutch of babies typically consists of one to three. It should be noted that there are certain hazards that need to be avoided. Like all parrots, the blue-fronted amazon should never be given chocolate or avocado to eat, as it can be toxic or even lethal to them. Teflon or non-stick pots and pans which overheat can also pose a health risk factor and be toxic to pet parrots as well.

Double Yellow Headed Amazon

exotic-enter — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 19:16:33 +0000

Talkative and charming, the Double Yellow-Headed Amazon parrot is a popular option for those seeking a pet bird. This bird, When it reaches maturity, the Double Yellow-Headed Amazon usually measures between 15 and 17 inches from its beak to the tip of its tail, making it one of the larger parrot varieties.As its name suggests, it has a yellow head, and the rest of its body is the familiar parrot green. Double Yellow-Headed Amazons can live to be more than 60 years old, which makes them good longtime companions. But before you buy one of these birds, get to know a little about them to ensure they’re the right pet for you.Double yellow-headed Amazon parrots have headstrong, lively personalities and can be quite gregarious with both people and birds. Flashy, intelligent and full of the joys of life, these parrots happily thrive in a family with an active lifestyle. They easily learn tricks and various commands, and respond willingly for praise or a treat. Comical and bold, Double yellow-headed Amazon parrots are rarely shy. They can be willful, however, and need an owner capable of accepting their strong personality.

Yellow Naped Amazons

exotic-enter — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 17:28:27 +0000

The Yellow-Naped Amazon has an overall green coloration with a small portion of yellow on the nape of their neck. This yellow spot on the nape does not develop until they are about a year old, and it continues to grow as they grow older. Often times these birds will also have a little bit of yellow on their forehead and red at the bend in the wing. Their eyes are orange with a gray eye ring. Beaks are mostly a black color and their feet are gray with black nails. Both sexes have the same appearance, but juveniles have an overall duller shade.This bird has an overall size of about 36 centimeters (14 inches), and a wingspan of 20 centimeters (8 to 8.5 inches).The Yellow-naped Amazon is a well known member of the genus, and in all parts of its extensive range it is a very popular pet because of its prowess as a “talker”.Sexual maturity is reached at two years. At this time, they pair off into permanent partnerships. Courtship begins once warm weather starts to come in, generally around April to May. There are usually 3-4 eggs in a clutch. These eggs will need to incubate for about 26-28 days. Once they have hatched the young can leave the nest after about 8-12 weeks. During incubation and weaning, the male guards the nest from the outside never entering the nest. The male finds food for both himself and his female, causing him to become less particular in his search. When he returns to the nest, he regurgitates food for the female.

Lilac Crowned Amazon

exotic-enter — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 16:46:21 +0000

Lilac-Crowned Amazons are small side, compared to other Amazon parrots, averaging 12 to 13.5 inches (30.5 – 34.5 cm) from head to the tip of the tail. They weigh about 11.3 oz (325g).curious and active birds by nature. Like all parrots,This species is a hardy chewer, so it’s critical that it have a variety soft wooden toys to play with, along with sturdy perches and foot toys. “The more toys the better” is a good motto for this curious bird. they need plenty of mental stimulation to keep them healthy and happy. These birds form strong bonds with their owners and must be provided with an adequate amount of daily social interaction to thrive.Lilac-Crowned Amazons are a mostly a brilliant green color, with a red blaze on their forehead that leads to an iridescent lilac colored patch on the backs of their heads and necks. They have hints of red and blue in their flight feathers, and have horn colored beaks and flesh colored feet.Lilac-crowned Amazons are considered good talkers; however, the quality isn’t considered as good as some of the other Amazon species. Some may never learn to talk at all. They are gentle birds with a quiet demeanor, which makes them a better pet than other more aggressive amazons.