Orange Winged Amazon
Orange Winged Amazons are often confused with Blue Fronts. Orange Wings have a more even temperament than Blue Fronts. Orange-Winged Amazons are one of the smaller Amazons. They make excellent pets. They are the only Amazon with orange feathers in their wings. They learn quickly and adapt well to most situations. They are packed full of personality and seem to be one of the easier Amazons to keep as a pet. They are affectionate and love to mimic in the true Amazon way, happily imitating telephones, microwaves, etc. They love to bathe and they love their toys; be sure to give them plenty of things to do to occupy their time. Orange Wings love bird playgrounds and stands, they will sit on them for hours at a time, sharing time with their families close by.
· Physical Description
The Orange Winged Amazon looks very much like a Blue Fronted Amazon.. It has a yellow face, with the blue feathers around the beak. The difference between the Blue Fronted and the Orange Wing is the distinctive orange color on the wings - hence the name.
Length
12 - 15 inches
Weight
400 550 grams
Ave. Lifespan
80-100 years
Sexing
Undeterminable by appearance - DNA or surgical sexing is the only way to know with certainty.
Origin:
Trinidad and Tobago
· Trainability
These birds are very good at talking. They are a very popular companion parrot to own. Training sessions are best done away from the bird's cage to avoid territorial problems, which can arise. Another room is best. Sessions should be kept relatively short in duration based on the bird's actual attention span (typically 5-10 minutes). The Up, Down and No commands should be taught and reinforced continuously. Reward positive behavior and never reward or reinforce negative behavior or the parrot will receive mixed messages which it will undoubtedly use to surprise you at the wrong time. Consistency and discipline on the part of the trainer is an absolutely must. Amazons can be very strong willed and if the trainer is inconsistent with the bird, it will soon learn that it can rule the roost.
· Loudness
Orange Wings are one of the quieter Amazons. Some are good talkers, but many are more adept at mimicking sounds.
· Pricing
$500 - $900 |
