How to Identify a Orange Winged Amazon Parrot

Orange winged Amazon parrots are a popular choice of pet. Their bright feathers, affectionate nature, and incredible skill at speaking, appeal to parrot lover’s all over the world. In the wild the orange winged Amazon parrot, should only be scene in Southern America, but do to people who have been irresponsible with their pet birds several of the parrots can be found living in the swamps and forests of the United States. Orange winged Amazon parrot’s mate for life. If you decide that you would like to have a orange winged Amazon parrot as a pet you need to be aware that they are very social birds and will be happiest if you have one or two other birds living in your home. The Orange winged Amazon parrot should be fed a commercial parrot mix and some fresh fruit.

Instructions

  1. How to Identify a Orange Winged Amazon Parrot

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      When it is perched, it is hard to see how the orange winged Amazon parrot got its name. The body, which including the tail is twelve inches long, is covered in brilliant green feathers. The parrot’s belly is a shade lighter then the back feathers.

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      The orange winged Amazon parrot has a beak that is a combination of grey and beige at the base and darkens to black at the tip.

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      The orange winged Amazon parrot’s face mask is bright yellow. The parrot’s eyes, which are a dark red brown color, are accented by a thin line of pale blue or lavender feathers that accentuate the eyes.

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      When the orange winged Amazon parrot is in flight, you can easily see how the parrot got its name. In addition to some orange and blue showing in the unfolded wings, you will also notice that there are also some brilliant orange feathers on the underside of the tail. Orange winged Amazon parrots will frequently display their wings when they are climbing, something they love to do.

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      Young orange winged Amazon parrots look a little different from their mature parents. The chicks have brown eyes that will lighten as they grow. They are mostly pale green with just a few pale orange and blue feathers.