Lilac-crowned Amazon aka Finsch's Amazon
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The Lilac-crowned Amazon is endemic to the Pacific slopes of Mexico. Also known as Finsch's Amazon, the parrot is characterized by green plumage, a maroon forehead, and violet-blue crown. Their coloring resembles that of the Red-crowned Parrot, though the Lilac-crowned Amazon is less vibrant.
The birds are quite friendly in captivity and pick up quite a vocabulary even though they are not known as talkers. They are on the small side, and average of about 13". They make wonderful companions and are quite the clown. They like water and need frequent showers, about 1 a week. If they are not showered, they will do it for themselves in their water bowl, which can make quite a mess. While most breeders and pet shops will say they need a medium cage. A large is much better with a play structure on the top as they are active and love to climb. (Source: Wikipedia.com)
Personality:
They are considered good talkers; however, the quality isn't considered as good as some of the other Amazons. Some may never learn to talk at all. They are gentle birds with a quiet demeanor, which makes them a better pet than other more aggressive amazons.
Description:
- Size: 12 - 13 inches
- Lores, crown and forehead are red-brown; occiput is violet. Violet continues towards the side of the nape.
- Light gray - horn color beak
- Green-gray - blue-gray feet
Cost / Procurement:
Between $275 and $1,000 (depending on location and source). For information on purchasing this bird, please consider the following resources:
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Species: Scientific: Amazona finschi finschi ... English: Lilac-crowned Amazon, Lilac-crowned Amazon ... Dutch: Finsch' Amazone ... German: Blaukappenamazone ... French: Amazone de Finsch 
Sub-Species: woodi, finschi CITES II - Endangered Species
Sub-species:
Species: Scientific: Amazona finschi woodi ... English: Sonora Lilac-crowned Amazon ... Dutch: Sonora Blauwkapamazone ... German: Sonora Blaukappenamazone ... French: Amazone de Finschi-Woodi
CITES II - Endangered Species
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