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Care in Captivity

Pet Suitability:
Affectionate and calm; not as likely to talk as other amazons.

Captive Status:
Fairly common in US; not as common elsewhere.

Longevity:
50-70 yrs

Housing:
Aviary or suspended cage, 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" x12" x 24" (30.5cm x 30.5cm x 61cm) vertical box.

Clutch Size:
2 to 4

Incubation Time:
28 days

Fledging Age:
9 weeks

Hatch Weight:
11g (0.4 oz)

Peak Weight:
314-401g (11-14 oz)

Weaning Weight:
250-333g (8.75-11.6 oz)

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

More Info Sites:
http://www.centralpets.com/animals/birds/parrots/prt5693.html

http://www.birdcare.com.au/green_cheeked_amazon.htm

http://www.avianweb.com/redcrownedamazon.html