Paco Parrot Amazon Alexander, NC

Before we can discuss a specific bird with you, we ask that you follow our adoption process. Some birds are in foster homes that may adopt them, many other birds are waiting for our help and are not yet posted in PetFinders. The adoption coordinator in your area will work with you to find the best home for each bird, and a species and personality that works best for your family too. We want to set everyone up for success, especially our parrots.

To get started, the adoption process includes completing our parrot match application and attending one of our core classes. You can find information about this process on our website at www.phoenixlanding.org/adopt.

Paco is a blue front Amazon. He came to us from the Asheville shelter, so we do not know his age. After substantial veterinary diagnostics, we know that Paco has liver issues, very common in birds that have had a seed based diet. Paco is on a great whole foods and Nutriberries diet now, with a milk thistle/turmeric/dandelion concoction to help speed up his liver revitalization.

Amazons are very clear about who they like and don't. If they don't like you, just be respectful and steer clear of their personal space. But if they do like you, they light up with animated joy and are fiercely loyal.

AREAS OF OPERATION: Phoenix Landing serves only Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, North Carolina, and northeast Florida. We do not ship birds. However, everyone is welcome and encouraged to join us for our online events. Parrots are unique and they deserve us to be informed caretakers. There are also many past event recordings available which you may find helpful. All event information can be found at www.phoenixlanding.org/events