Is it possible to estimate age on this little one (rescue)

[Haroobom]

He was rescued from a hoarding situation, so no age or sex was disclosed.

Theres videos of him vocalizing something I would describe as a barn owl screech when he was taken in by the rescue prob due to stress, but since he's been brought home he's been totally quiet, not what I would expect from an Amazon.

Also any taming tips would be greatly appreciated.

Vet appt is set, currently on organic seed diet (no sunflowers), and accepts chopped vegetables, poops also healthy looking, breathing and mobility are okay, other than long nails vet will take care of.

 

[April]

What a handsome boy he is,thank goodness that he was taken from that terrible situation. Does he have a band on by chance? @macawpower58 I can't recall was Gimli tame when you adopted him?

 

[Mizzely]

You can basically tell if a bird is a juvenile or an adult; beyond that it's anyone's guess as usually the inner working are what age before the outside does.

 

[Haroobom]

What a handsome boy he is,thank goodness that he was taken from that terrible situation. Does he have a band on by chance? @macawpower58 I can't recall was Gimli tame when you adopted him?

Nope, no band

 

[April]

Nope, no band

Darn,my first parrot was an unbanded Green Cheek Conure so I never knew her true age.

 

[Fuzzy]

He's absolutely gorgeous! Hope the vet visit goes well.

Ollie my Orange-winged Amazon was also absolutely silent when he first came to me, and he hardly moved. I had to work hard to gain his trust. You might find the taming tips I wrote here useful:

Fearful Parrots and How to Tame/Gain Their Trust | ThinkParrot

How to gain the trust of your nervous, fearful or untame parrot. Advice including using simple observation skills and reinforcement.

thinkparrot.com

 

[Sparkles99]

He’s lovely! What species is he?

 

[WillowQ]

He is beautiful!

 

[SumitaSinh]

Such a gorgeous baby!! I got my amazon from a pretty bad living conditions but he recovered nicely. He's now a cuddle bug . I think your baby is scared thus silent. But amazons are tough birds and they are very food motivated. You can find out his favorite food and use that accordingly. Lots of love

 

[SumitaSinh]

Bdw, which zon species is this?

 

[SumitaSinh]

He's absolutely gorgeous! Hope the vet visit goes well.

Ollie my Orange-winged Amazon was also absolutely silent when he first came to me, and he hardly moved. I had to work hard to gain his trust. You might find the taming tips I wrote here useful:

Fearful Parrots and How to Tame/Gain Their Trust | ThinkParrot

How to gain the trust of your nervous, fearful or untame parrot. Advice including using simple observation skills and reinforcement.

thinkparrot.com

Thanks @Fuzzy for this wonderful post.

 

[Kassiani]

He's beautiful!!! I'm so glad you rescued him He looks like a Red lored amazon?

 

[expressmailtome]

He’s lovely! What species is he?

Bdw, which zon species is this?

@Kassiani is correct. A red-lored amazon.

 

[WillowQ]

His orange cheeks are so cute!

 

[Haroobom]

Bdw, which zon species is this?

Amazona autimnalis or red lored amazon

 

[Haroobom]

He’s lovely! What species is he?

Amazona autimnalis, red lored amazon

 

[Haroobom]

His orange cheeks are so cute!

Yes! The red is a bit lower than most red lored amazon

 

[Sparkles99]

Maybe he’s a subspecies!

 

[SumitaSinh]

Yes! The red is a bit lower than most red lored amazon

That's why I asked you the species. His coloring is unique!

 

[caspin22]

Yes! The red is a bit lower than most red lored amazon

I thought the same...I grew up with a Red Lored Amazon, and cheeks were more yellow than red/orange. Regardless, he's beautiful, like a bag of skittles!