Kuwall's Amazon Parrots
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The Kawall's Amazon (Amazona kawalli) is native to the upper Rio Jurua, Province Amazonas, and the Southern Santarém
region, Pará, Brazil; where they live in the rainforest, probably preferring area bordering rivers.
Personality / Care Requirements:
The Kawall's Amazon is a medium-noisy, not-very active and hard-chewing parrot. They can easily be tamed. They are not common in aviculture.
They are hardy once acclimatized. Their minimum temperature tolerance is 59 degree Fahrenheit (15 degree Celsius). Any lower than that requires supplemental heat until the parrot has acclimatized.
Aviary Construction:
Outside flights should have the following minimum dimensions: 9 x 4.5 x 6 ft (3 x 1.5 x 2m) with adjoining shelter: 4.5 x 3 x 6 ft (1.5 x 1 x 2 m). Metal construction is preferred as they are hard chewers and would easily destroy wooden facilities.
A continuous supply of new branches needs to be provided to satisfy their urge to chew.
Diet:
The following food items should be offered:
- A dry food mix of safflower, oats, buckwheat and some sunflower seeds.
- Various fruits and vegetables. Half-ripe maize.
- Sprouted pulses, seeds and nuts..
- Rosehips, and various Green Food
- Mineral and vitamin supplements.
Procurement & Care:
For information on purchasing this bird, please consider the following resources:
- What Bird Fits Into My Lifestyle?
- Procuring Birds
- Do you breed this species and would like to be listed? Click here for info.
- NOTE: Aviculturists and breeders of Protected Species that take part in the preservation and conservation of critically endangered birds are encouraged to list their group information at no cost to them. Please e-mail me the information.
Please refer to the following websites for information:
- Optimal nutrition to keep your bird healthy
- Housing your bird
- The 3 Key Elements to Your Pet Bird's Happiness and Health
- Caring for your companion bird
Species: Scientific: Amazona kawalli ... English: Kawall's Amazon ... Dutch: Kawall Amazone ... German: Kawall Amazone ... French: Amazone de Kawall 
CITES II - Endangered Species
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