Double Yellow-headed Amazon Natural History
Size
They can grow up to 38-43 cm (15-17 in) long.
Habitat and Distribution
Is found in Riparian forest and areas with scattered trees, as well as evergreen forest in Belize and mangroves in Guatemala.
Age
Their lifespan in the wild is around 27 years, and in captivity around 35 years.
Diet
The Double Yellow-headed Amazon’s diet consists mainly of fresh fruit and vegetables, and a small amount seeds.
Groups and Breeding
The Double Yellow-headed Amazon nests in tree cavities, they normally lay 2-4 eggs in a clutch, with the female incubating for about 26 days, once hatched the young birds stay in the nest box for approximately 74 days.
Threats
They are classified as Endangered by the IUCN with the biggest threat being deforestation followed by capture for the pet trade.
Interesting Facts
The male and female look identical, and to determine the gender of the parrots they have to be surgically or DNA sexed.
The Double Yellow-Headed Amazon During Your Day Out in Kent
Wingham Wildlife Park’s Double Yellow-headed Amazon, Scooby lives in a communal long flight enclosure which they share with other parrot species such as Citron Crested Cockatoos and Scarlet Macaws. This enclosure can be found opposite the education building and visitors can head from here to the entrance to the Tropical House to see many other bird species.
The more you know…
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