Thank you guys!
One of my family members had given me their parrot, i don't know the gender or age but they estimated around 18 yrs old. Shes pretty old but i do love him/her she barks like a dog and also says "cuca" in spanish too cute!
I will post a pic soon when i figure this out!
I have a question about the feather loss and want to know more info about this bird!
where can i ask? New to this!
Because of the Status of your Amazon, I strongly recommend that you obtain a simple document from your family member that 'gifted' this Parrot to you and that it includes the estimated age. Hand written is acceptable. It being Notarized by a branch manager at your local Bank would be even better.
I recommend that you ask your family member if they have every taken this Amazon to a Vet. If the answer is yes, please ask them to provide a letter to the Vet to allow your Avian Professional to receive what documents that clinic has on file.
Please set up a 'New' Parrot physical examination ASAP! As part of that examination, that needs to include a full spectrum blood testing. Also, include a DNA sex test and the placement of a microchip for identification.
Regarding your Amazon's feather loss! It is possible that it is based on Stress. After all your sweet Amazon has just lost its wonderful home and is now in a new home with new Humans! That is a very stressful change for your Amazon.
In addition, it is not totally unusual for a 'female' Amazon to pick feathers on the lower chest to form a nest and for keeping an egg warm. (Hence the want to know the sex of your Amazon as it is also important in defining 'her' diet.
And, just as likely that s/he is Plucking... See above regarding Stress, a new home, low Humidity (dry skin) or possible a diet issue.)
Hence, support for setting that Avian Professional visit ASAP!
