Bird Identification: CLOSED: Local Parrots, 1 by johnpeten

johnpeten wrote:
Wow that is exactly what my young guys are, Pionus senilis. The description, photos and behavior fits perfectly. They have the red vent feathers as described. When it rains they get excited and obviously want to play in the deluge. My young assistant when he hoses out the aviary turns a fine spray on them and they love it.
I live in a remote area of the Northern Peten and commercial pet supplies are very limited in the local town. Actually my guys are very lucky with their diet. Many villagers have pet Amazons in their houses but they have to live on Tortillas and have their wings clipped. However I will increase their fruit and vegetable diet.
Your help is very much appreciated.
John