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Parrots are found on all tropical and subtropical continents
including Australia and the islands of the Pacific Ocean,
South Asia, southeast Asia, southern regions of North America,
South America and Africa. Some Caribbean and Pacific islands
are home to endemic species. By far the greatest number of
parrot species come from Australasia and South America. The
lories and lorikeets range from Sulawesi and the Philippines
in the north to Australia and across the Pacific as far as
French Polynesia, with the greatest diversity being found
in and around New Guinea. The subfamily Arinae encompasses
all the Neotropical parrots, including the Amazons, macaws
and conures, and range from northern Mexico and the Bahamas
to Tierra del Fuego in the southern tip of South America.
The pygmy parrots, subfamily Micropsittinae, are a small genus
restricted to New Guinea.
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Amazon Parrot
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The amazon parrot is a large green parrot that lives
in South America and the Caribbean. They usually have
accenting colors, depending on the type of species.
The most common species of amazon have a shade of yellow
across their breast. An amazon parrot like all parrots
have four toes on each foot, with two at the front and
two at the back allowing them to balance easily on treat
branches in the wild.
Lots of amazon parrots are kept in households as pets
due to they are lovable nature and they are amazing
ability to mimic human words. They are also very loyal
and have the ability to live for a great many years.
No one really knows why parrots live for so long. It
is often said that their intelligence is a key factor
for this unusual trait.
However the occasional amazon parrot during a mating
period may become strangely aggressive, therefore it
is necessary to keep them well under control and in
good company all of the time. The best way to do this
is to have a second amazon parrot so they can communicate
with one another during the periods when human company
is unavailable. This will stop them from getting bored
which can happen very easily!
Every amazon parrot likes to destroy things, some more
than others! In the wild they tend to chew on wood often,
which breaks down their cavities and helps keep their
teeth nice and strong. Make sure you have lots of destructible
toys for your amazon parrot to chew on throughout the
day. Having these toys also stops them from becoming
aggressive as they always have something to amuse themselves
with.
It is important to realise that an amazon parrot requires
more attention and care than any other domestic pet
such as cats and dogs. It is recommended that before
you buy an amazon parrot, you should first purchase
a smaller bird that is easier to care for so you gain
some valuable experience. Perhaps starting off with
a budgerigar would be a good idea just until you have
enough experience to handle a real amazon parrot.
An amazon parrot is a very serious animal and requires
a lot of attention. Only experienced bird handlers have
the ability to care for such magnificent creatures.
This is the number one golden rule that all likely amazon
parrot owners must abide by before owning these beautiful
bird as pets.
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