Luvparrots Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 I am really curious about all the different species of Amazons we have. So I decided to start this Amazon Thread in hopes that everyone will post a picture and/or video of their special amazon(s) and tell us a little about his/her personality. Here is my girl Sadie. She is a re-homed 20 year-old Lilac Headed Amazon. I hope others will add their amazon(s) to this thread. I would love to meet all our little clowns!!!!
Ray P Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 My zons name is Cricket and she is a bluefronted amazon and is about 15 years old. She is also a rehome and we have had her 2 years and one and one half months. She is a very sweet girl, and very gentel. but she did not come that way. She came with many issues but !!! she did a very quick turn around. She only will say 3 or 4 words and will make toothpicks out of her wood toys. She does not play much but she loves to sit on my shoulder for hours and get head and chin rubs and just relax and be with us. She travels very well and goes every place with us (never left at home). As a amazon she does not fit the mold of a zon and is very loveing.(but that`s not the way she came to us). When we were first asked to take her we said no because of her past of being nasty (we almost lost out on her) But we took her.
JeffNOK Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Beautiful Zons! Amazons have always appealed to me. I'm glad you both took these re-homed birds into your lives. Sounds like its working out great.
ParrotLawyer Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 It's hard to get a picture of just Amy because whenever I'm home he wants to hang out on my shoulder and has a tantrum if I don't let him. He really, really loves women and at Thanksgiving last year hung out with my cousin almost the whole time. He also hates flying, loves to climb, and will walk over to me to hitch a ride around the apartment. I wish I could get a picture of his wings. I'll see if I can't catch him doing a wing stretch. His flight feathers are black and deep, dark blue.
Ray P Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 My zon does not fly much eather it`s like hay taxi stop now. She will walk and climb all over the place,but when it comes to flying it`s to much work just take me there. She is also a shoulder bird and would stay there all day if you let her.
Luvparrots Posted February 14, 2011 Author Posted February 14, 2011 (edited) Amy is very handsome! I can't wait to hear more about him! And Louie, my BFA is like an overladen helicopter when he flies, but he hovers beautifully with those gorgeous feathers the BFAs have!!! Edited February 14, 2011 by luvparrots
judygram Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 Amy is adorable but then all of them are, thanks for sharing the pictures with us.
ParrotLawyer Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 Thanks. Ray - it is good to know mine isn't the only one averse to using its wings to get up and down. It is really funny to watch him waddle across the room and raise his claw to 'step up' because he wants a personal elevator to get onto the desk or chair or whatever.
BenzMama Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 Sullivan is a 46-yr old lilac crested Zon who has chosen hubby as his human. He also LOVES a good shower!
fidsandfrats Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 (edited) Here's Chili Pepper. Chili is a male Double Yellow Head and is 9 months. He is such a happy little guy. Very easy going and playful. He doesn't bash around his toys like my CAG does but he is curious about any toy I put in his cage and will keep himself entertained for hours. He is just now beginning to talk. Wants nothing more than to hang out with his human flock. Edited February 25, 2011 by fidsandfrats
Luvparrots Posted February 26, 2011 Author Posted February 26, 2011 (edited) Its so nice to see the different Amazons we have here at the Forum!!! I know there are some more out there lurking around. So come on everyone, show us your Amazons!!! Edited March 3, 2011 by luvparrots
rbpittman Posted March 5, 2011 Posted March 5, 2011 Here's my Captain! He's a Panama Amazon - hoping to get some video of him showering - one of his favorite acitivites. He also loves to sing when music is playing. Morgan is quick to talk, mostly shibberish, but he clearly says "hello morgan" Robin
fidsandfrats Posted March 6, 2011 Posted March 6, 2011 (edited) Here's my Captain! He's a Panama Amazon - hoping to get some video of him showering - one of his favorite acitivites. He also loves to sing when music is playing. Morgan is quick to talk, mostly shibberish, but he clearly says "hello morgan" Robin Hi rbpittman. Beautiful bird. I am amazaded how much he looks like my double yellow head Chili Pepper. Is the Panama and the DYH the same species? If not what will he look like as an adult. Edited March 6, 2011 by fidsandfrats
Codys Mom Posted September 17, 2011 Posted September 17, 2011 I have a question what is the difference between a yellow crowned amazon and a Panama they look the same to me just curious
Luvparrots Posted September 17, 2011 Author Posted September 17, 2011 (edited) The Panama Amazon, also known as the Panama Yellow-headed Amazon, (Amazona ochrocephala panamensis) is a subspecies of the Yellow-crowned Amazon, and is endemic to Panama (including the Pearl Islands and Coiba) and northwest Colombia.In aviculture, it is sometimes listed as a separate species. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Amazona_ochrocephala_panamensis_-captive-8a.jpg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Yellow-crowned_Amazon_(Amazona_ochrocephala)_-Well_Place_Zoo-4c.jpg Edited September 17, 2011 by luvparrots
rbpittman Posted September 17, 2011 Posted September 17, 2011 Another difference is the beak color. Panama Amazon's beak is generally a lighter color. Here's an interesting link detailing the differences. http://www.parrot-link.co.uk/yellow-crowned-amazons.htm
chadwick Posted November 14, 2011 Posted November 14, 2011 here's my yellow lored amazon...btw Loved all the previous amazon pictures!
Luvparrots Posted November 14, 2011 Author Posted November 14, 2011 What a sweet amazon Chadwick!!!!! Looking forward to learning more about him!!!
Stevie Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 (edited) We have an orange tip called jasper.Good eater?depends what we are eating,swoosh,down to the shoulder and in goes the beak,no matter what it is,any time any where,and any one,which is funny to me but not so funny to the person who is having a mouth raid.lol.Jasper will always climb onto my shoulder,she will sit there while hoovering,cooking any thing.She is adorable,not sure our african grey jess will agree.haha.She loves the shower and just about anything,she is bomb proof. Edited December 16, 2011 by Stevie
Talon Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 She's beautiful! Love the blue around the eyes. My amazon will also eat anything! My greys are too picky when it comes to food.
Luvparrots Posted December 16, 2011 Author Posted December 16, 2011 Jasper is very handsome Stevie! Love our zons, and oh yes, my zon will eat anything so different from a grey!
Ray P Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 Hi Stevie. Jasper is a good looking zon and I have added Jasper and you to the list of hrnored amazons of the grey forums. Check them out
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted December 17, 2011 Posted December 17, 2011 They are all amazing! Kiki our Amazon. introduces all new toys and diet to the flock! She is soooo beautiful, and knows it. She doesn't talk alot, were okay with that. Nancy
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted December 24, 2011 Posted December 24, 2011 I'll ask the kids to work on sending pictures of Kiki. We love her. Nancy
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