Species   Double Yellow Headed Amazon

Bird’s Name   Polly

Age   14 years

Sex   Unknown

Diet   Katee food for large parrots (but will also eat anything you give her)

Behavior Problems   Unknown

Hand Tame   Was with husband (now he has no time)

Feather Picking Problems   No

Talking Ability   Yes (hello, how are you, Polly, Polly want a cracker)

Vet Checked Annually   No

Cage Included   Yes 

Reason for Giving Up   Husband’s job requires him to travel all of the time and we have a cat who has been trying to get to the parrots all too often.  I feel placing them in a new home is the safest for them.

Must be Placed by   N/A 

Location   Albertson, NY

Date in Program   April 2010

Species     Red-Lored Amazon

Bird’s Name     Bongo

Age     12 years

Sex     Unknown (referred to as he)

Diet     Harrison’s pellets, occasionally parrot seed mix as a treat--loves peanuts

Behavior Problems     Bongo is in love with his foster mother and is territorial of her and the top of his cage. He has bitten people before. When he gets a lot of consistent attention his behavioral problems decrease rapidly. He has been known to chew on his feathers when feeling neglected.  We really think he would be a great companion to a dedicated and experienced bird owner.

Hand Tame     Yes

Feather Picking Problems     Occasional chewing on his tail feathers when unhappy

Talking Ability     Loves to whistle--some of his whistles sound like attempts to repeat words.

Vet Checked Annually     No

Cage Included     Yes

Reason for Giving Up     Looking for a more appropriate home

Must be Placed by     ASAP to a great home

Location     Astoria, NY

Date in Program     November 2010

Species     Mexican Amazon

Bird’s Name     Opie

Age     10 years old

Sex     Male

Diet     Parrot mix (cockatiel mix); beans, peppers, broccoli, carrots, apples

Behavior Problems     No

Hand Tame     Yes (likes to cuddle)

Feather Picking Problems     No

Talking Ability     Yes (tries to sing)--laughs

Vet Checked Annually     No (has a record at Sachem Animal Clinic and has been to Dr. Greco)

Cage Included     Yes

Reason for Giving Up     Owner Health Problems

Must be Placed by     ASAP when a good is found

Location     Sayville, NY

Date in Program     November 2010

Species     Blue-fronted Amazon

Bird’s Name     Dino

Age     10 years

Sex     Unknown

Diet     Seeds, fruit, cooked food, etc.

Behavior Problems     No major problems.  Normal territoriality and possessiveness, vocalizing at times.  Also affectionate with the right people/person.

Hand Tame     Yes

Feather Picking Problems     No 

Talking Ability     “hello, how are you, bye-bye”

Vet Checked Annually     No 

Cage Included     Yes

Reason for Giving Up     Small children in the house, bird not enough attention and playtime outside of the cage

Must be Placed by     No deadline

Location     Riverhead, NY

Date in Program     June 2010

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Species     Yellow-headed Amazon

Bird’s Name     Loco

Age     ~30 years

Sex     Female

Diet     Millet, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, acorns, celery, grapes, broccoli, pasta

Behavior Problems     No, besides being bonded to husband.

Hand Tame     Yes

Feather Picking Problems     No

Talking Ability     No

Vet Checked Annually     No

Cage Included     Yes

Reason for Giving Up     Husband passed away and she was bonded with him.  Wife can no longer take care of her--wife afraid that Loco's not getting the attention she needs.

Must be Placed by     ASAP

Location     Melville, NY

Date in Program     May 2010

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