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Red-tailed Amazon  (Amazona brasiliensis)

Also Known As: Purple-faced Parrot, Blue-faced Amazon (Parrot), Brazilian Green Amazon Parrot
 
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Wild Red-tailed Amazon perched on branch, Brazil

Credit: (c) Luiz Claudio Marigo | http://www.lcmarigo.com.br/ingles/index.htm
 
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Parrots as Pets
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Not available

Captive Status:
Rare

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
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:
3 to 4

Incubation Time:
28 days

Fledging Age:
Around 8 weeks.

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

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

More Info Sites:
http://www.avianweb.com/redtailedamazonparrots.html