Jayd

Due to the positive responses to last week's Amazon of the Week thread, I have decided to change the format a little. I have included more pictures for those who enjoy browsing through pictures and more in-depth report for those who like to learn more details...So, without further ado... The Cuban Amazon Parrots (Amazona leucocephala leucocephala) originate from the island of Cuba,, Isle of Pines. Other than Florida (due to its proximity to Cuba), these parrots are not easily found in the United States. This species was once common throughout its native Cuba, but is now mainly confined to the forested areas of Cuba and the Isla de la Juventud. At an average length of 32 cm or 12.8 inches, the Cuban Amazon Parrots is a medium-sized parrot, yet it is one of the smallest of the Amazon Parrots. They are about the same size as the White Fronted Amazon Parrot. The plumage of the Cuban Amazon is beautiful and is certainly striking in color. Immature birds have very little or no red on the abdomen and less pink on the chin, neck and face. There is very little difference in the coloration and/or size between males and females. DNA sexing is the most reliable method to determine their sex. There are about 10,000 individuals in Cuba including an estimated 1,100–1,320 on Isla de la Juventud. On the Cayman Islands the parrot lives in dry forest and on agricultural land. The population living on Grand Cayman numbers about 3,402 individuals (2006 survey), and the population on Cayman Brac consists of 400–500 individuals. The populations were estimated at 3,550 individuals on Abaco and 6,350 on Inagua in 2006. The remaining numbers in the wild are so low that it is listed with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (C.I.T.E.S.), as an Appendix I species. Appendix I species are those that are close to extinction. They are also listed as an endangered species on the United States Fish & Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) Endangered Species List. * Due to their endangered status, a USFWS Captive Wildlife Permit is required for any international or interstate movement of these birds. Of the Cuban Amazon Parrots, there are four subspecies of the Cuban Amazon and most authorities have recognize four subspecies of the Cuban Amazon, following the following the 1928 review by James Lee Peters. * Amazona leucocephala leucocephala (Linnaeus, 1758), - nominate species - present throughout Cuba and the Isla de la Juventud * Bahamas Amazon Amazona leucocephala bahamensis (H. Bryant, 1867), two populations in the Bahamas; one on the Abaco Islands and one on Great Inagua * Cayman Island Amazon or Grand Cayman Amazon, Amazona leucocephala caymanensis (Cory, 1886), also called the Grand Cayman Island * Cayman Brac Amazon or Cayman Parrots Amazona leucocephala hesterna (Bangs, 1916), Cayman Brac and Little Cayman islands A. l. palmarum (Todd, 1916) was thought to be a separate subspecies living in western Cuba (east to Villa Clara Province) and Isla de la Juventud based on differences in the plumage, but in 1928 a re-evaluation indicated that the colour differences were due to age-related variations and that they showed no substantial differences to the specimens obtained from the rest of Cuba. The two populations are very similar genetically, but some authorities have maintained that A. l. palmarum is a valid subspecies. A recent review based on morphology and plumage supported the distinction of A. l. palmarum (at least if restricted to the population on Isla de la Juventud), it having a longer wing chord and metatarsus, and a larger rosy pink throat patch than A. l. leucocephala of the Cuban mainland. This review also revealed differences among the populations on the various islands in the Bahamas (some of which had already been pointed out earlier, leading to the suggestion of restricting A. l. bahamensis to the now extirpated population of the Acklins and Crooked Islands, while it was proposed that the two extant populations from the Abaco Islands and the Inagua Islands each represent a new subspecies. The recognition of three subspecies from the Bahamas is also supported by genetics. http://www.avianweb.com/cubanamazon.html#cayman http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuban_Amazon

This is what I found......Jayd Yellow Crowned Amazons (Amazona ochrocephala ochrocephala) are an attractive parrot averaging 14 inches (36cm) in length with a wingspan of eight to eight and a half inches (198 - 220 mm). Like most Amazons, their plumage is largely green with bright red wing edging. The underside of the tail is a yellow-green with a red spot at the base of each tail feather. The beak is a dark gray color and the base and a portion of the upper mandible is a pink color. The eyes are marked by orange irises. Young Yellow Crowns exhibit the same colors as the mature adults, but it is typically more muted and the yellow is not as developed. They also have dark irises. Males and Females exhibit no noticeable differences therefore DNA sexing will be necessary to determine the sex. http://www.cuckoosnestaviary.com/BreedingPairs/MIYCAmazon.cfm

Would love to visit and spend lot's of money.....Nilah a one of a kind...We need some currant photo's please...... Thanks Jayd

That's Grye't....Jayd

From the photo's looks ok... Nice color...Jayd

That's a good weight, a large a Grey. Try to get your weight the same time each morning, right after the big "POOP". Jayd

Thanks Dan and all of you, If I may, get " Exact Macaw formula or Zupreem Embrace plus," they have more fat and protein that a Grey need's try for 50 to 60cc' per feeding. What doe's your baby weigh? Jayd

This baby should be on 2 feedings of formula a day, REAL FORMULA!!! It can take up to 20 weeks or longer for a baby Grey to wean. He's hungry...Feeding formula stimulates them to eat other food and gives them all the nutrients they don't get in solid food, Baby rice cereal is loaded witn Iron which they shouldn't get to much of...If they don't receive the proper nourishment at this age it can cause all kinds og health problems, even death. I pray all will be ok... Jayd http://www.greyforums.net/forums/showthread.php?73409-Handfeeding-a-Baby-Grey./page4

So much happiness today...Happy Hatch Day Dayo!!! Jayd Maggie and the flock.

Yes, it's true, like a dog after they go potty, they kick dirt or grass over it. In the wild a baby Grey will hold on to something in the nest and kick to clean it. It's cut to see a couple of them do it at the same time. A CAG stay's a family member until they're about a year old, they help take care of and teach younger chicks before they go out on they're own...A TAG leaves home at a much earlier age at around 6mo's old, so in turn they learn to be self supporting at a younger age. Jayd

Haa-Haaa. In the wild baby Grey's do this, they cal[ it "cleaning house"., it's cute, it's instinct to keep the nest clean. Jayd

Yes congrat's are in order, not only Grey't moderator's, but Grey't people.......

Listen to the man, he know's , this is what he recomended for me, and I have a lot of "Pluckers". Dave is a expert..... Thanks for posting....Jayd

Were sorry, prayers and tears!!!

Welcome and it's Grey't your here. A little story if I may, Our rescue Grey, Joey is 2 + yr's old. we felt we didn't know his name, so we called him "Jim", to go with our CAG named "Spock". Well to our surprise, one day, Jim said, "I'm Joey not Jim!!!", this he repeated a couple of times...LOL. You might have to get used to his hatch name...LOL. Jayd

Good idea, remember, when you use "hydrogen peroxide", you dilute it 10 to 1 and do a clear water rinse, then re-rinse with "apple cider vinegar" not white....Some people use "GSE" Grapefruit Seed Extract, I prefer vinegar.... Jayd

This is Grey't, Your fantastic!!!!! Thank you, You've passed on valuable information to all at the Grey Forums. Karma+1 and reputation click... jayd

Good thread!!! Read up on "cleaning" your "strawberry's" and post what you find out about them...It we'll be interesting..... Jayd

I love this, let's see, Maggie can I have some money, I want to knock out a couple of window's...Sorry, Jayd

My Fid's fetish....hmm....which Fid? There are so many...Salsa LOVES my glasses...If I'm wearing them or have them on the counter, she is a little sneak-thief and will grab them and run. She will also not eat her Smash or Mash unless she has a spoon... ha ha ha ha Jayd

Time, it's on your side, Grey't job.....Jayd

Thanks, please keep this diary up.Jayd

Welcome!!!!!! AND YES PHOTO'S.....Jayd

Can't post most photo's, to risque, [Dan and Jilly] these are stock photo's. Dan Jilly [from Maggie]

More photo's!!!!!!!