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Care in Captivity

Pet Suitability:
Enjoys human company but is not as demanding as other parrot species; funloving, excellent mimics, seasonal hormonal behaviours sometimes difficult to deal with.

Captive Status:
One of the more common amazons in captivity.

Longevity:
50-60 yrs

Housing:
Aviary or suspended cage, minimum length 3m (9.84 ft).

Enrichment:
Bathing; foot toys, destructible (non-toxic) toys, non-destructible (non-toxic plastic) toys, food-finder toys, preening toys, different texture and size hanging perch toys, fir branches, push-and-pull toys (sliding up and down), vegetable tanned leather toys.

Nest Box Size:
12" x 12" x 24" (30.5cm x 30.5cm x 61cm) vertical box.

Clutch Size:
3 to 4

Incubation Time:
28 days

Fledging Age:
8-9 weeks

Hatch Weight:
12-17g (0.4-0.6 oz)

Peak Weight:
376-470g (13.2-16.5 oz) (aestiva)

Weaning Weight:
314-350g(11-12.25 oz) (aestiva)

Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.amazonasociety.org/

More Info Sites:
http://www.centralpets.com/animals/birds/parrots/prt5714.html

http://www.parrotparrot.com/articles/blbluefront.htm

http://www.petco.com/caresheets/bird/Parrot_BlueFrontedAmazon.pdf