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Yellow-shouldered Amazon  (Amazona barbadensis)

Also Known As: Yellow-winged Amazon (Parrot), Yellow-shouldered Parrot
 
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Captive Yellow-shouldered Amazon in a garden tree

Credit: (c) Sam Williams
 
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Parrots as Pets
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Care in Captivity
Pet Suitability:
Active; handraised birds fairly tame, males become aggressive when mature; slight to moderate talking ability.

Captive Status:
Rare but increasing due to captive breeding successes.

Longevity:
Probably up to 50-60yrs.

Housing:
Walk-in enclosure, minimum length 4.5m (14.7 ft) or 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:
2-3

Incubation Time:
About 26 days.

Fledging Age:
9 weeks

Hatch Weight:
10g (0.35 oz)

Peak Weight:
Not available

Weaning Weight:
Not available

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

Captive Projects:
http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/abs/10.1046/j.1523-1739.1998.96261.x

More Info Sites:
http://horticulture.coafes.umn.edu/vd/h5015/99papers/somerrev.htm

http://www.worldtwitch.com/parrots3.html

http://www.silvio-co.com/cps/articles/2000/2000eddy1.htm