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Red-browed Amazon  (Amazona rhodocorytha)

Also Known As: Red-crowned Amazon (Parrot), Red-topped Amazon (Parrot), Red-capped Amazon (Parrot)
 
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Red-browed Amazon perched with Hispaniolan Amazon in background

Credit: © Jonker/Innemee Araproject | http://www.araproject.nl
 
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Parrots as Pets
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Beautiful, active and personable. Is prone, however, to obesity.

Captive Status:
Very rare

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
Walk-in aviary, minimum length of 4.5m (14.7 ft); aviary or suspended enclosure, minimum length 3m (9.8 ft).

Enrichment:
Not available

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

Clutch Size:
Up to 4.

Incubation Time:
24 days

Fledging Age:
Around 8 weeks.

Hatch Weight:
13-14g (0.4-0.5 oz)

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

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

Captive Projects:
http://www.nagonline.net/Fact%20Sheet%20pdf/AZA%20-%20Red-Browed%20Amazon%20Parrot%20Species%20Survival%20Plan.pdf

More Info Sites:
http://www.arkive.org/red-browed-amazon/amazona-rhodocorytha/