Sadly, this Red-Crowned Amazon is a perfect example of why wildlife in need must be cared for by trained professionals. After being found in the street with a broken wing, this adult parrot was kept for 10 months by a member of the public, free roaming in their home and being fed only fruit. When this bird arrived to SoCal Parrot, our team immediately identified several issues just from a visual exam. The parrot's toenails were significantly overgrown (indicating inadequate housing), all of its feathers were in poor condition (indicating inappropriate diet), and it had an obvious droop to the right wing. During further examination, we found an old and largely callused fracture of the right ulna, resulting in the wing droop and preventing the bird from achieving full flight. Radiographs at our veterinarian @avianexotics_pesc confirmed the chronic ulna fracture, and showed a luxation of the radius at the elbow with callus formation. Having such a significant wing injury go untreated for such a long period of time has drastically reduced this parrot's chances of ever being released back into the wild. On top of the injury, this bird must now overcome nutritional deficits to correct the feather condition and adjust onto eating an appropriate diet. Even with veterinary treatment, the highest standard of husbandry, and time to overcome the negative effects of being in captivity, the Amazon will likely never return to the level of flight necessary to be successful in the wild, and may suffer with chronic pain issues. All wildlife, including parrots, have incredibly specific care requirements while undergoing rehabilitation, which cannot be attempted by members of the public. Being in captivity is incredibly stressful for wild animals, and requires extensive training and resources to be managed appropriately for the goal of release after rehabilitation. If you or someone you know finds wildlife that is injured, orphaned, or ill, we urge you to contact your local licensed wildlife rehabilitator to ensure the animal receives treatment and the second chance in the wild that they deserve.