Scientific Name:
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Amazona amazonica
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Size:
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12 Inches
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Native Region:
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South America, Trinidad, Tobago
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Life Expectancy:
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60 years average, up to 80 years
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Noise Level:
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Loud
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Trick / Talking Ability:
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Fairly Good
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Personality:
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Very smart, very vocal, pleasant personality, good mimic of sounds
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Behavior / Health Concerns:
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Have tendency to be obese and have an elevated need for Vitamin A. Seeds
should only, if ever, be given as a treat. Foods high in Vitamin A are carrots,
sweet potatoes, cantaloupe and peaches.
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