Mollucan Cockatoo

Mollucan Cockatoo’s are large parrots, up to approximately 20 inches. Their native region is Australia and the surrounding islands of Indonesia. The life expectancy of the Mollucan Cockatoo is estimated at 65 years give or take. The Mollucans talk and trick ability is considered moderate.

The Mollucan Cockatoo is very intelligent and known for solving puzzles and games. To keep these birds happy, they need at least one hour of play time each day. Without enough mental and physical stimulation Cockatoo’s may resort to destructive behaviors. Screaming and feather plucking would be typical negative behaviors. Cockatoo’s are probably one of the top parrots that are re-sold or put in parrot sanctuaries as adults. The owner gets worn out and tired of the Cockatoo’s demands. Plenty or research should be done before considering guardianship of a cockatoo. Evaluate your life style, make sure there is enough time to devote to the responsibility of caring for a Cockatoo.

The above picture is of Tangi my 21 year old Mollucan Cockatoo. I’m very fortunate that Tangi is sweet, enjoys most people and her loudness a few times a day is tolerable.

Blue and Gold Macaw

The Blue and Gold Macaw’s native region is South America. They are considered to be large parrots with a length of up to 33 inches. the life expectancy of the Blue and Gold Macaw is approximately 60 years average, up to 80 years.Their noise level is considered loud and the talk and trick ability is considered very good.
A Blue and gold enjoys plenty of attention. They are big birds and may at times play rough. They like to chew, so offer lots of toys to chew and destroy. Macaws need daily interaction to prevent them from developing biting and other negative behaviors. Provide your macaw with a pellet-based diet, vegetables, fresh fruit, nuts and whole grains. Macaws are very social and enjoy eating with the family. This is something you may have to learn to tolerate.
The picture above is Nemo my Blue and Gold Macaw. Nemo is a little over 2 years old.

Yellow-Naped Amazon Parrot

The Yellow-Naped amazon Parrot is a medium size bird (up to 14 inches) Native to Central America along the Pacific coast from southern Mexico to northern Costa Rica. The life expectancy of the Amazon is approximately 50 years.

The Yellow Naped Amazon is considered to be one of the most desirable and popular of the amazon species, yet they are not the pet for everyone. Amazons can be great companions if given the proper care, guidance and commitment of your time. Learning and understanding the traits of the Amazon will make interacting with them more successful.

More so then some parrots, the Amazon must be handled properly as they tend to be aggressive, strong willed, stubborn and have powerful beaks. They will dominate the relationship if given the chance. Companion parrot owners may avoid bites by being aware of the parrot's body language and not pushing the bird if agitated. Signs an amazon may bite are eye-pinning, tail flaring and raising feathers on the nape of the neck. eye-pinning most likely occurs when the bird is excited or is signaling you to leave them alone. Know your Amazon so you may determine if they are excited or warning you "keep back and leave me be".

The Amazons are intelligent and the Yellow-Naped is considered to be one of the best talkers. Some develop quite the vocabulary, as well as singing and whistling. They have playful personalities and enjoy plenty of interaction. From playing games to sitting with there companion watching TV.

The natural diet of the Amazon parrot consists of seeds, nuts, fruits, berries and greens. Amazon's tend to gain weight from a diet with too much fat.

The picture above is Kiki my 7 year old Yellow-Naped Amazon. At this time of year she definitely thinks I'm her mate. Kiki is obsessed with the bathroom. I think she likes the echo sound her voice makes. She chewed up two of the bathroom drawers, needless to say Kiki is no longer allowed in the bathroom. On occasion she does make it into the bathroom if the door is left open and it is a dangerous job getting her out.