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Yellow crowns are one of the most docile and even tempered
Amazon species. They are good natured birds and can be amazing
talkers. Our own yellow crown, Hector, has an extensive vocabulary
which includes singing four different songs in their entirety. His
favorite is "Take Me Out to the Ballgame".
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General Information |
Size: |
14 in. (36 cm.) |
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Weight
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350-550
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Life Expectancy: |
80 years |
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Talking Ability: |
Excellent |
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Noise Level: |
Noisy |
Minimum Cage Size:
Bar
Spacing: |
24"x24"x30"
3/4" to 1" |
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Natural Diet: |
Seeds,
nuts, fruits, and berries, flowers, and buds. |
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Captive Diet: |
Fresh
fruits, veggies, pellets, legumes, pasta and grains. Seeds
and nuts should fed very sparingly. |
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Special Dietary Needs: |
Amazons
have a tendency to be obese as well as an elevated need for
Vitamin A. In order to combat obesity, high fat foods like
seeds and nuts should be fed very sparingly, if at all. Foods
rich in vitamin A should be fed daily. A few good examples
include carrots, sweet potatoes, cantaloupe, and peaches. |
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Characteristics: |
Smart,
good natured, talkative, and amusing. |
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