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Cuban Amazon (Amazona leucocephala)
Also Known As: White-headed Amazon Parrot, Caribbean Amazon Parrot, Cuban Parrot (all races but often specifically nominate); Bahamas (Amazon) Parrot (A. l. bahamensis); Grand Cayman (Amazon) Parrot (A.l. caymanensis); Cayman Brac (Amazon) Parrot (A.l. hesterna); Western Cuban (Amazon) Parrot (A.l. palmarum)
A Cuban (Bahama) Parrot pair resting in a pine tree after foraging on Metopium.
Credit: (c) Mark Stafford | http://www.parrotsinternational.org
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:Intelligent, inquisitive.
Captive Status:
Rare until 1970s then increased breeding in captivity.
Longevity:
Probably up to 50-60 yrs.
Housing:
Aviary or suspended cage with a minimum length 3m (9.8 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 5
Incubation Time:
27-28 days
Fledging Age:
8 weeks
Hatch Weight:
10g (0.35 oz)
Peak Weight:
Not available
Weaning Weight:
Not available
Link to Specialist Club:
http://www.amazonasociety.org/
Captive Projects:
http://www.parks.it/world/CU/pn.Cienaga.de.Zapata/Eser.html
http://www.umich.edu/~esupdate/mayjun2000/watkins.htm
More Info Sites:
http://www.avianweb.com/cubanamazon.html
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