Floyd and Lupi

Floyd and Lupi (Amazona Oratrix).

At the same time when I got the African Grays, I brought home the two Double Yellow Headed Amazons. Floyd and Lupi, both talkative and gregarious. They were such a bonded couple that nothing could come in between them. The sad part is that Floyd had a type of avian epilepsy. I talked to our vet at the time and he told me that there's nothing he could do for the bird. I took care of him but it was heart breaking every time he had an attack. I did the best I could but unfortunately, in early 2005 he had a massive stroke overnight and did not survive it. He was a happy bird otherwise and I know that those years he spent with us were peaceful and comfortable.
Lupi mourned him for weeks and after that she became very clingy. She wanted us around at all times. I looked for another Amazon but while doing that I went to visit one of my friends, Paul Kao out of Northridge. He had three other Double Yellowheaded Amazons. I observed them and asked him if he would want to take Lupi in. He agreed and a few days later I brought her over. She immediately took to this one Amazon called Michael. They are still happily together and I am pleased that I was able to find her such a welcoming family. Paul has raised birds for many years and he has a lot of experience.