Red-crowned Parrot
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Author: Genkicoll
Keywords: real birds, parrots
Date Released: Nov 21 2009
Current gcRedCrownedParrot.ztd dated 17 October 2009
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Description: The Red-crowned Amazon, (Amazona viridigenalis) also known as Red-crowned Parrot, Green-cheeked Amazon, or Mexican Red-headed Parrot, is an endangered Amazon parrot native to northeastern Mexico.
The current native wild population of between 1,000 and 2,000 is decreasing. The main threats to its survival are the illegal export of trapped birds from Mexico to the United States and the destruction of habitat.
Description
Their appearance is generally green with the most notable features being a bright red forehead and crown, dark blue streaks behind the eyes, and light green cheeks.
Range
Their natural range is across the lowlands of northeastern Mexico. Feral birds have been introduced to urban communities of southern California and southern Florida. Birds in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas may be either feral or vagrants from Mexico.
Behavior
They gather in large flocks being noisiest in the morning and evening. The characteristic screeching heard of these birds usually occurs when they travel in a large flock to a new feeding area. Diet consists of seeds, fruits, flowers and nectar. Red-crowned Amazons nest in tree cavities like most other parrots.
Aviculture
This parrot is often kept as a pet and can be very affectionate and playful when given the attention they need from their owners. Although some are excellent talkers, they are best at mimicking sounds.
References
* BirdLife International (2004). Amazona viridigenalis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Database entry includes a range map, a brief justification of why this species is endangered, and the criteria used.
* "National Geographic" Field Guide to the Birds of North America ISBN 0-7922-6877-6
* Handbook of the Birds of the World Vol 4, Josep del Hoyo editor, ISBN 84-87334-22-9
* "National Audubon Society" The Sibley Guide to Birds, by David Allen Sibley, ISBN 0-679-45122-6
*100% compatible with the in-game Mexican Gray Wolf
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gcRedCrownedParrot.ztd uca: 2B4AD057 dated 17 October 2009
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Animal Type: 2B4AD057
Red-crowned Parrot
The Red-crowned Amazon, (Amazona viridigenalis) also known as Red-crowned
Parrot, Green-cheeked Amazon, or Mexican Red-headed Parrot, is an endangered
Amazon parrot native to northeastern Mexico. The current native wild
population of between 1,000 and 2,000 is decreasing. The main threats to its
survival are the illegal export of trapped birds from Mexico to the United
States and the destruction of habitat.
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Animal Characteristics:
Habitat: Deciduous Forest; Location: North America
Minimum happiness needed for chance of breeding: 90.
Preferred shelter: Rock Cave.
Animal can swim in water terrain.
Animal can climb cliffs.
Exhibit Preferences:
Foliage:
Wild Olive Tree, Elm Tree, Pacific Dogwood Tree, Cherry Tree, Maple Tree
Thornless Mesquite Tree, Birch Tree, Trembling Aspen Tree, Globe Willow Tree
Japanese Maple Tree, Deciduous Bush, Weeping Willow Tree, White Oak Tree
Gingko Tree (DD), Glossopteris Tree (DD), Magnolia Tree (DD), Bonsai (CC)
Snowbell Tree (CC)
Rocks:
Deciduous Forest Rock - Formation
Exhibit Construction:
Number of animals allowed per exhibit: 2-33 with 3 squares for each adult.
Exhibit size (for 2 adults): 6 grid squares
Terrain (for exhibit with 6 grid squares):
2 Deciduous Floor, 1 Dirt, 1 Fresh Water, 1 Grass, 1 Coniferous Floor
Foliage (for exhibit with 6 grid squares):
0 grid squares should contain foliage.
Foliage that would give the most happiness when needed: Elm Tree
Rocks (for exhibit with 6 grid squares):
0 Deciduous Forest Rock - Formation, which is its most liked rock.