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Care in Captivity

Pet Suitability:
More shy than other amazons but lively, moderately noisy. May become aggressive during breeding season.

Captive Status:
Uncommon

Longevity:
Probably up to 50yrs.

Housing:
Aviary or suspended enclosure, minimum length 3m (9.8 ft).

Enrichment:
Very vigorous chewer so provide bird-safe wooden chew toys, fir, pine, elder or willow branches and perches, heat sterilized pine cones, vegetable tanned leather toys.

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

Clutch Size:
3-4 oval shaped eggs, 38.0 x 28.5mm (1.5 x 1 in).

Incubation Time:
28 days

Fledging Age:
7-9 weeks

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

Link to Specialist Club:
http://amazonaonline.com/TAS/modules/content/index.php?id=5

More Info Sites:
http://www.arndt-verlag.com/projekt/birds_3.cgi?Desc=E337.htm&Pic=337_1.JPG