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Orange-winged AmazonFamily: Psittacidae
The Orange-winged Amazon is a very affectionate and popular pet with a fairly good talking ability!Known for being quite friendly, they are easy to tame and quite clever. They make a wonderful companion and will quickly form a strong bond with their owner, they can however be rather noisy. The Orange-winged Amazon is a robust and hardy bird that can do well indoors or outdoors. As is true with all Amazons, they are very social and enjoy the company of people as well as other birds. For more information about the care of Amazon parrots see:
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Distribution:
These birds are found in most of northern and central South
America as well as the islands of Trinidad and Tobago. They inhabit damp
woods, mangrove swamps, and forests.
Description:
The Orange-winged Amazon is green from head to tail, with the under parts a bit lighter green, the feathers on the back of the neck and upper back being edged with a dusky black, and there are hints of blues in the throat and on the crown. The tail is green tipped with a light yellowish-green, has some oranges on the underside, and some green barring on the top.
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They have a distinct yellow-orange on the crown, on
the bend and speculum of the wings, and on the front of the cheeks. The
rest of the cheek is a bright green and they often fluff their cheeks
out, making them look like they have "mutton chop" sideburns.
The beak is a horn color becoming gray at the tip, the eye is orange,
and the legs are a pale gray.
Juveniles are mostly green with few of the yellow-orange
or blue feathers and their eyes are dark brown.
Size - Weight:
Mature birds are about 12 1/2 inches (31 cm) long from the head
to the tip of the tail.
Care and feeding:
A roomy cage is required unless the bird is to be let out
for extended periods. Many birds can spend a good deal of their time on
a play pen or parrot perch.
In the wild these birds eat fruits, seeds, nuts, berries,
blossoms and leaf buds, as well as foraging in corn fields. The Amazon's
main diet should primarily be seeds, nuts, fruits, and green vegetables.
A commercially prepared parrot mix or pelleted diet can also be beneficial.
See About Amazon Parrots: Housing and About Amazon Parrots: Care and Feeding for more information.
Social Behaviors:
Amazons enjoy human interaction as well as interaction with
other birds. In the wild they are very social birds living in groups.
They are seen in flocks, from small groups to groups of more than six
hundred birds. They also form permanent pairs when they are sexually mature.
See About Amazon Parrots: Social Behaviors for information on developing a well rounded Amazon.
Activities:
Loves to climb and play. Provide lots of toys. Also
needs room to stretch its wings although climbing seems to be its favorite
activity.
Breeding/Reproduction:
These amazons are commonly bred in captivity. At the onset
of warm weather (April to early May) courtship will begin. The hen will
then lay two to four eggs which incubate for about 28 days. The young
will leave the nest at 8-10 weeks. As with many parrots, the male will
eat for both himself and the female while she incubates the eggs and feeds
the young. The male regurgitates the food for the female to eat. He gets
a lot less picky about what he eats at these times!
See About Amazon Parrots: Breeding/Reproduction for more information on breeding.
Potential Problems:
These birds are hardy and healthy if provided with a good environment
and a good diet. Amazons can be noisy first thing in the morning, and
just before the sun sets. This is easy to control, they can often be quieted
by just covering their cage for a short period of time.
See About Amazon Parrots: Potential Problems for information on health.
Availability: Readily available.
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Comments from people who have kept this pet:
My friend brought me a orange winged amazon 5 days ago, she 10 months old! She's beautiful, I named her harriet aka mad harry! The only thing that concerns me is she will let me scratch her head through the cage but won't let me go near her inside the cage, will this change? I've never had a parrot, I'm trying not to take things to fast for her. Also she can say hello but only ocassionally unless there's a man in the house, she goes mad giggling saying hello really trying to get their attention! Will she have this bond with me eventually? thanks guys! Send me an email if you can help. zarzee@hotmail.co.uk
Hi, my family got Robbie, our Orange Wing Parrot, about a year and half ago. Robbie is great! He was almost 5 years old when we got him. He loves a lot of attention and lets you know when he wants it with loud squaking. He won't let us touch him but he will let us open his cage so that he can climb around on it and play. I hope that one day he will trust me enough to touch him. He has really taken to me (mom) - he does not trust my husband to get too close to him. Although, he will let him put him to bed at night. If I (mom) put him to bed at night he cries just like a baby. It will break your heart! I recommend an OW Parrott to anyone that wants a companion. Robbie is great!
My husband and I just bought an Orange Winged Amazon today from a wonderful bird breeding store. We already have parakeets and a Green-Cheek Conure, who we got at this time last year. I had wanted an Eclectus female, but my husband fell in love with this bird about a month ago. We have been back to the store twice already to see the Eclectus babies that were there (and already spoken for) and my husband just played with Clemmie. So when we arrived today, "Clementine" (we named her) was still in the store and not spoken for. She actually called to me when she saw me come in. I had her sit with me for over an hour and of course, I am now totally in love with this bird as well, so we decided to take her home. She is still being hand fed and will move in next weekend. I believe it was meant to be because her acutual birthday is our wedding anniversary, June 15th. She is going to be another great addition to our pet household and I cannot wait for her to be with us! I'm impressed with what I have read about this particular species already on this site and other locations.
My OW Amazon was a surrender at the animal hospital I work at. She boarded with us for months on end, due to an illness with the owner. She was 20 when I got her, obese, arthritic and so bored!! I have gotten her on a great adventurous diet, given her a variety of foot toys to help with dexterity. All OW's look so wise... I don't think I could ever own another breed. Pepita is now 26, and the center of the household. She holds a place in the family that she has always deserved, and I am so happy I gave her a chance at happiness.
I have had my Orange Winged Amazon, Evie, since she was a featherless baby, she is now 2 years old, and is the light of my life. Evie is delightful to interact with, she whistles, dances, and talks alot considering that she is still very young. I recently bought a lovebird a couple of months ago, and Evie is already calling his name and yelling at him to get his attention. She is amazingly affectionate, and loves cuddles and conversations. She is also very personable, and adores to be the center of attention. Evie is a wonderful companion, she is like a child to me, and i love her dearly. I would recommend an Orange Winged Amazon to anyone who is willing to devote the time, energy and patience as you would to a small child.
ive got an orange winged amazon for my first parrot. everyone is scared when they first go near a parrot, but give them a week and they will be different. ive had mine for about 3weeks now, he's ace, and sooo funny. they make you laugh so much and are such good company. mine made me laugh the other day, i turned around and he was in my wardrobe?! my dad didnt like them at first but now he said he'd never b without one! they are better than friends! for the money you pay for a parrot the amount of pleasure they give you back is well worth it!
Some of the coolest comments:
I have owned several parrots over the past 20 years, and after the death of my precious Cockatoo several months ago I just didn't think I would ever be ready for another bird. I had a chance to get an OW that needed a home, although it was so much sooner than I had counted on. At first I was so overwhelmed by this energetic, laughing ball of green feathers that I didn't realize she was showing me how much she liked being in her new place (even under the watchful eyes of 2 cats). It took very little time to establish a small household routine that she seems to like, and a little adjustment with her food. I knew from a past parrot that Amazons can be moody, so she has certain toys that she can beat up on, and she will even chase me to get them out of my hand. I can also tell her happy and content times by her movements and sounds. She is always watching my expressions and words like she wants to talk, but only manages to 'squawk' out the sound. These pets are just like children, so you need to remember to monitor everything they are doing outside of that cage! Life is never dull with a Parrot.
Author: Clarice Brough, CAS.
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