Abandoned amazon

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I found this parrot abandoned in a box and left on the curb. Any idea on what type of amazon this is? I will be bringing the parrot to the vet to get checked out.
 
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Here are the photos
 

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Poor little guy, I'm so glad you found him! He looks like an Orange Winged Amazon.
 

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What a horrible thing to do, abandoning a parrot that way. Glad you found him and took him in. That does look like an Orange-winged Amazon.
 

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How awful :( looks on the young side to me - maybe wrong?

Thank you for rescuing him!
 

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As so well stated above, this is an Orange Winged Amazon. The age is difficult with the photo provided, but has some appearances of a younger OWA.

As a species, OWA common are sweethearts and fit easily into a welcoming family.

Thank-you, for checking out that box!

Birdman666 had found an Amazon in a box next to a larger trash container. States that Amazon was the best, most loving Parrot he had ever had.

Keep us informed! Thank-You!!!
 

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Thank you for rescuing this Orange Wing Amazon.
Our wild caught OWA died just a little over a year ago.
still miss him.

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In a box??? By the curb? I'm ashamed to be human sometimes. THANK YOU so much for rescuing this poor baby. This is a great forum, with tons of info, and really caring parrot owners. Blessings on you, friend.
 

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Such a sad story! I imagine he/she is scared and confused. Thank you for the rescue and please keep us posted.


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Heartbreaking. I'm glad you found them. Please keep us updated on their wellbeing :)
 

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What kind of monster abandons an animal in a box on the curb like trash?! I hate our species sometimes.

Glad you came across this little guy/girl and took them home:) I'm sure 'he' will never find himself unloved again:)
 

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Thank goodness for happy endings!


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What a pretty little baby! I feel so sad for him/her. My OWA passed away 5 yrs. ago at age 46. I still miss him. Still have my BFA of course, but Rocky was such a sweet bird. Good luck with this one. Glad he found you!
 

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WOW!! Thank God you found him/her. What made you open the box, did you hear something moving or making sounds? Oh my goodness, just awful.
Will you be able to keep him/her?
 

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Thank you thank you thankyou!! Please keep all of us informed about that precious baby..i took my YNA. From a strangers yard..he was under a tarp .locked in a cage in july..in florida...doolie has passed away..but his memory will always be with is.what wonderful birds...are you keeping him/her?
 

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What a lucky save for this beautiful and innocent Amazon. So glad you were alert and cared enough to rescue!
 
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We are taking him/her to the vet tomorrow. I got a lot of toys and perches and gave him/her a first bath. Not hand tamed and already got bit a couple of times. Was fed sunflower seeds but I have stocked zupreem pellets and a seed mix without sunflowers. Haven’t seen the bird eat but did drink water and preen so hopefully it’s getting comfortable. I will keep This bird. It’s been hard not having any parrots for a long time. One of my dogs is terrified and other thinks it’s a puppy. Cats are curious but the bird is never left unsupervised. Will keep you posted on the vet visit. Thank you all for the supporting messages.
 
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The box moved and I thought it was going to be cats or kittens as I have found that before. It was a huge shock to see a parrot.
 

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