The shop guy said the Jamaican had been paired and the mate died. The guy lost his job and gave the bird to the rescue part of the shop. They said the bird talks and seems interested in people so he's available for adoption.
Wow, I've never seen a Jamaican Amazon (Amazona collaria) or a Yellow Lored (Amazona xantholora)in person. BEAUTIFUL coloration!!! They are indeed VERY rare, especially the Jamaican.
Gotta say, if I were in the position to have a second bird, I might be heading down to TX right now for this guy. He is absolutely stunning! I know I haven't ben able to stop thinking about this bird since you posted his photos. I wonder how such a very rare bird became available for sale rather than been donated to a zoo or into some sort of breeding program?
Jake YNA 1970,Kia Panama amazon1975, both i removed from nest and left siblings, Forever Home to,Stacie (YN hen),Mickie (RLA male),Blinkie (YNA hen),Kong (Panama hen),Rescue Zons;Nitro,Echo,Rocky,Rub
They are not popular as breeders here in the US. There're several similar species ,all come from "Island" habitats. The issue with "island"species is that they aren't exposed to many common diseases that "mainland" birds have evolved with. That and the fact limited population with limited habitat equal big protection. Nice find , however (IMO) would be better off used as a breeder in restoration project in it's native habitat.