Yellow Lored Amazon

[srod88]

Hello,
Does anyone have a yellow lored parrot? I find it hard to find information on them as they are somewhat rare. I'm just looking to connect with someone who has one for experiences and questions that may arise with my new baby Pico the yellow lored amazon./

 

[texsize]

can you post pictures?
Is it maybe a Red lored Amazon Yellow mutation?

I just lost my Red Lored Amazon 1st of September .

What questions do you have ?

texsize

 

[srod88]

Here is a picture of Pico. I just wanted to know if anyone has them or experience with them. Mine is still about 3-4 months old.

 

[srod88]

Sorry to hear about your red lored.

 

[srod88]

Pico again.. still getting used too the forum sry if I posted multiple times.

 

[gemma23426]

Pico again.. still getting used too the forum sry if I posted multiple times.

It's adorable! Male or female?

 

[texsize]

everyone loves pictures. the more the better.
He/she looks beautiful

Every bird is different even if it is the same type.
The things that set my Red Lored aside compared to my other amazons.

Size, She was the smallest of my amazon parrots.

She was the most unpredictable as far as behavior. Reading her body language was not much help. She could be enjoying a neck scratch and turn around and bite me with almost no warning. I learned to pick up subtle clues and pull away in time but there was no tail fanning or eye pinning to indicate an upcoming bite.

She was very affectionate and content to sit on my shoulder for a long time.

She never talked but would whistle "pretty bird" .

as soon as I was out of her sight she would make loud "contact calls" till I came back.

I miss her very much. I am still trying to decide if I should try to fill the empty spot with a new/different bird.

Your bird is still young and it's hard to know what to expect till she matures .

texsize

 

[srod88]

Pico is a male. From what I hear and have read he will max out at 10inches.

 

[SailBoat]

Amazona xantholora, Yucatan Amazons, also called Yellow-Lored Amazons are fairly rare in the Parrot Trade. Very few North American Breeders.

I did not check CITES regarding the classification of your Parrot, but that is something that you will want to do! With the Age of your Yucatan, if it is a class I or II, you will need to assure that you get Birth Documents from who every you purchased your Amazon from. As a General Statement; Any Mid to Large Parrots that have been born on or after 1 January 2017 should have Birth Documents. All CITES class I and II must have Birth Documents.

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Amazons! There is a large and active group of members here that are Owned By Amazons!

Enjoy!

 

[srod88]

Do you know how I can locate his breeder? I tried to look up his tag but got no information online.

 

[SailBoat]

Do you know how I can locate his breeder? I tried to look up his tag but got no information online.

Start with who you got your Amazon from! They should have gotten the Birth Papers from whoever they purchased your Parrot from.

The Birth Documents are updated at every point that the Parrot is sold.

Check the CITES status of your Parrot by completing a search using the specific Species followed by CITES class. If you have a class I or II parrot. You can use that tool to get the information from whoever you got your Parrot from.

 

[SailBoat]

I completed a simple search and found several sites that provided excellent information of (Yellow-Lorded Amazons) Yucatan Amazons. See this link:

https://www.beautyofbirds.com/yellowloredamazon.html


Regarding the CITES Classification of this species:

Resulting from the last field evaluation of this species in 2012; their region is large and has experienced little change. Although there has been some loss in population, it is classified as: Stable. As a result their current classification is 'LC' - Least Concern. The species will be reevaluated in the near future. Any further loss in population 'may' result in a change in their classification. A further loss in population could result in a Classification of 'V' - Vulnerable status.

It is important to know that during the last Classification review, CITES stated that the entire family of Amazona will likely be classified as Endangered at or prior to the next review. This based on the wide spread loss of range in near all sectors of their regions, in addition to the number of Amazona species that are currently listed as Endangered and the resulting pressure of those not so listed become part of the International Parrot Trade.

This species is in very limited supply in the Avian Community and is considered 'Rare' to the Trade. It would be responsible to gather as much detail regarding the 'Hatch' date of your Amazon, The Name of the Breeder (etc.) and any other resellers, between the Breeder and you.

 

[Birdman666]

Yellow lored's though I've only ever handled one or two, are fairly similar in personality to red loreds.

They're central american birds. Not the best talkers. A bit on the shy side for zons. (Qualitative. Zons are not exactly shy birds.) Can be exceptionally sweet and bonded if you handle them. Fairly easy to train. They like puzzle toys. Especially knot toys - stuff to untie to get at the foot toys.

Like all pair bond birds, they can have a tendency to overbond if only handled by one person, so socialization is in order. Like all zons, they can become territorial and jealous during breeding season.

 

[srod88]

Pico tends to be solitary and doesn’t like me to play with him.
I hope he becomes nicer with time.. he likes to be left alone most of the time and tells me when he wants to be picked up by standing at the front of his cage. He prefers to stay on his play top most of the time. He hasn't chewed his toys much but he does like nibbling on the leather straps from one of his toys. He doesn't like head scratches and prefers to fight my finger. He loves me when I give him an almond he does a little dance for it. He doesn’t like being misted and prefers to bathe in his water bowl.
He likes to climb on my shoulder and do a baby cry in my ear. I am assuming it’s a baby cry so I put him back to eat from his bowls. He’s a fatty and just loves to eat. With my daughters, he likes to swing upside down and cry like a baby in his cage for attention. When he sees me, he flaps his wings like crazy so he can come out and go on his play top.

I’m just hoping he becomes affectionate as some people say. Hes not horrible though and hes very quiet most times. Anyone experience this?

 

[Kiwibird]

I’m just hoping he becomes affectionate as some people say. Hes not horrible though and hes very quiet most times. Anyone experience this?

Sounds as though he is training you up well, letting you know his likes, dislikes, preferences etc... Your description of Pico sounds similar to our BFA. He is very playful with his toys, likes attention, communicates his desires and is friendly from afar but he's not big on cuddling, petting etc... Trying to scratch his head or neck could potentially result in amputation (i.e. he doesn't like it and we respect that). He likes to be AROUND us, not on us and prefers to spend much of his time in his area (he is free roaming). He seeks out attention by dancing, acting crazy with his toys etc... and likes verbal praise for it (if Pico is doing something funny, let him know!).

Parrots are wild animals, even ones born in captivity. They feel no compulsion to do as we say or loyalty to humans like domesticated pets. Though we may have a vision of how our birds "should be", it is important to accept a parrot for who it is as an individual. They are as diverse as humans when it comes to personality types. Amazons are not known for being particularly cuddly birds in general, even though some individuals are. Pico sounds more in the "typical" behavioral range of an amazon. A bold, increasingly confident independent individual. That said, in time he will likely become more bonded to your family and actively seek to be involved and included in family life. Include him in whatever activities you can. A portable perch helps so you can have him with you all over the house. Having game night? Have him on his perch near you and offer him some little toys that resemble game pieces so he feels included. Let him sit on the shower door while you shower and get ready in the mornings. Things like that. Anything safe to include him in he should be included in! Just because he may not be a lap pet doesn't mean he can't be a good companion nor that he doesn't want to be included. A travel cage or harness training will help him get out and about, which will not only be mentally stimulating but further increase his bond to your family.

 

[PrimorandMoxi]

I have two Red Lored Amazons and they are both super sweet, cuddly and affectionate.

they don't get along with each other, but Aba (35) is bonded to me,
and primor(10) to two humans.

Your Amazon is a baby.
You will teach him to like head scritches, and to enjoy being on you.
as you bond he will become more affectionate.


quiet is good.
mine are fairly quiet.
and when night falls you do not hear a peep out of them.

 

[AmyMyBlueFront]

I’m just hoping he becomes affectionate as some people say. Hes not horrible though and hes very quiet most times. Anyone experience this?

Sounds as though he is training you up well, letting you know his likes, dislikes, preferences etc... Your description of Pico sounds similar to our BFA. He is very playful with his toys, likes attention, communicates his desires and is friendly from afar but he's not big on cuddling, petting etc... Trying to scratch his head or neck could potentially result in amputation (i.e. he doesn't like it and we respect that). He likes to be AROUND us, not on us and prefers to spend much of his time in his area (he is free roaming). He seeks out attention by dancing, acting crazy with his toys etc... and likes verbal praise for it (if Pico is doing something funny, let him know!).

Parrots are wild animals, even ones born in captivity. They feel no compulsion to do as we say or loyalty to humans like domesticated pets. Though we may have a vision of how our birds "should be", it is important to accept a parrot for who it is as an individual. They are as diverse as humans when it comes to personality types. Amazons are not known for being particularly cuddly birds in general, even though some individuals are. Pico sounds more in the "typical" behavioral range of an amazon. A bold, increasingly confident independent individual. That said, in time he will likely become more bonded to your family and actively seek to be involved and included in family life. Include him in whatever activities you can. A portable perch helps so you can have him with you all over the house. Having game night? Have him on his perch near you and offer him some little toys that resemble game pieces so he feels included. Let him sit on the shower door while you shower and get ready in the mornings. Things like that. Anything safe to include him in he should be included in! Just because he may not be a lap pet doesn't mean he can't be a good companion nor that he doesn't want to be included. A travel cage or harness training will help him get out and about, which will not only be mentally stimulating but further increase his bond to your family.

Very well put,April!


Jim

 

[YUMgrinder]

omg that's a BEAUTIFUL baby. wow! great, now I'm super jealous.

 

[srod88]

Update on Pico he's doing great and has become pretty attached to me. He's still a quiet bird unlike my goffin TJ ��.. lol... he crys like a monkey when I come home from work and wants to hang out with me. He's been letting me rub is neck feathers on his on terms...and he love to give kisses. He's an awesome bird.