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Yellow-lored Amazon  (Amazona xantholora)

Also Known As: Yellow-lored Parrot, Yucatan Amazon or Parrot
 
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Yellow-lored Amazon (Amazona xantholora)

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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Unless very tame this species is best kept as an aviary subject. Needs space in aviary in which to fly.

Captive Status:
Rare

Longevity:
Not available

Housing:
Aviary or suspended cage, 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:
4 or 5

Incubation Time:
26 days

Fledging Age:
7 or 8 weeks.

Hatch Weight:
Not available

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

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

Captive Projects:
http://www.macawmountain.com/breeding.htm