Many of our Amazons are look but don't touch birds. They may like to dance and sing and talk to you, but do not want to be handled. This makes them less "companionable" but lower maintenance.
AMAZONS
Elvis, one of the BFAs from the Tennesee parrot mill bust in 2011 AND the collapse of the Bailey Foundation, is an older imported bird. He's bald-headed and has arthritis. He likes to have a cage with platforms and ramps so he can get around easier and prefers to be where he can see other Amazons without having to get too close. He's not hand tame.
Kilgore is a Bluefront male, age unknown...he has an import band. He's healthy and good-looking, but not tame at all.
Papa is a wildcaught Bluefront Amazon, age unknown. He's completely wild, and will need a look-but-don't-touch home.
Herkie is a 30 year old male orangewing. He is sometimes aggressive toward other Amazons, and will do best as an only bird. He steps nicely on a stick, but is handshy. He has a minor medical issue that we're working on, a skin irritation on his rump.
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Tuffy is a 26 year old male yellownape. He becomes agitated and aggressive when around other birds, and will attack both them and people if he can ever see or hear another bird. He can be tame and handleable when there are no other birds, with a person who understands the big amazons and doesn't mind the occasional "oops" bites.
Bogie is a 30 year old double yellowhead, male, and isn't tame. He especially is aggressive toward women.
Since the death of his long-time partner, Bogey is beginning to show some willingness to become people-friendly, at least with me (Mike). He may be workable for a patient guy with mad amazon skills.
Peanut is a 16 year old male bluefront. Hee's shy about people but likes other birds. He clearly prefers women over men.
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