Amazon parrots are among the more popular medium-sized parrot species, which might have something to do with their gregarious personalities.
Pet Amazon parrots are affectionate and highly intelligent, and they have a playful streak. They can also be temperamental and noisy if not appropriately trained. Blue-fronted Amazons are considered the best talkers of the Amazon family, the double-yellow-head and yellow-naped species following closest behind.
All species of Amazon parrots are long-lived as most large birds are. You can expect a healthy Amazon to live around 50 years or even longer with proper nutrition and care, so plan accordingly.
Growing up to 18 inches in length from the beak to the ends of the tailfeathers, the Amazon parrot is one of the larger bird species commonly kept as pets. Because of this, they require a rather spacious cage and plenty of room to fly, play, and exercise.
Like other large parrots, Amazons need a variety of toys that they can throw, chew, climb, and swing on. They are brilliant birds that quickly become bored if left to their own devices, so they are recommended for owners who love to play and are looking for a pet with which they can spend a lot of time interacting and socializing.
Our Amazon Parrots are gorgeous and intelligent birds recognized for their talking and singing abilities. Amazons are typically show-offs and love to be the center of attention! These parrots are also known to have very outgoing and sometimes stubborn personalities. They can be great talkers. As with any amazon, training is critical. Future owners must work with Amazons consistently for them to stay tame. Every hand fed baby is weaned on to a high variety diet.
As pets amazon parrots are very loyal, however, they require a lot of attention, nurturing, guidance, and training to keep them from developing undesirable behaviors, like biting and screaming. Amazon parrots love to chew, so they need lots of destructible toys to satisfy their instincts.
In the Amazon parrot family, we have only ten types, which we hand raise and tame as pets. These exotic pets are a long-term commitment, as they can live for up to 50 years. They are not especially hard to care for but do require some specific care needs and are only suited for the right households that are ready for a long-term commitment.
We feed our Amazon Parrots a variety of fruits and vegetables, such as sweet potatoes, fresh kale, broccoli, carrots, apples, and peppers. All fruits and vegetables must be thoroughly washed to remove any harmful chemicals before being fed to the bird. We also supply a variety of Uccello seeds, pellets, and nuts. Feeding pet birds the right foods is essential for their health. A balanced diet based on sound bird nutrition recommendations is the key. Balancing a parrot’s menu from the beginning may prevent many health and behavior problems. When feeding pet birds, we must realize that the species of birds we have as companion pets do not all have the same dietary needs.
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Add to cartBlue-fronted Amazon parrots are among the most common birds kept as pets. They have brilliant colorings and each bird has its own distinct feather patterns to go along with their extroverted personalities. blue-fronted amazons are natural performers. They love to be around their owners and will ham it up for extra attention. When well-socialized, these…
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Add to cartCuban Amazons are among the smaller species of Amazons, standing only a foot tall when fully grown. They are also among the more brightly colored. The feathers of their bodies range from green to purple, blue, and red. They have striking red and white splotches on the face and throat with purple or blue on…
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Add to cartDouble Yellow Headed Amazons are native to South America. They are mostly vibrant green and their entire head will turn bright yellow as they mature. This species is popular because of its outstanding talking/mimicking ability. They can maintain a large vocabulary and tend to love to sing. They are social and extremely intelligent. They require a lot of training, socialization, and consistency throughout their life in order to stay tame. In the right home, they make phenomenal companions.
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Add to cartThe lilac-crowned Amazon parrot isn’t as vibrantly colored as some other members of the Amazon family, but it can be a very good companion bird. Amazon parrots as a group can be demanding, aggressive birds, but the lilac-crowned is a relatively gentle species with quiet manners, which can make it a better pet than the more showy species.
Lilac-crowned Amazon parrots are curious and active birds by nature. Like all parrots—and the various species of Amazon parrots in particular—these birds need plenty of mental stimulation to keep them healthy and happy. Lilac-crowned Amazon parrots insist on forming strong bonds with their owners and must be provided with an adequate amount of daily social interaction in order to thrive.
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Add to cartThe mealy Amazon is a docile, easy to train a bird that can be an excellent pet. These beautiful, large birds may not have the flashy colors of other parrots, but their loving, friendly personality makes up for that. They are a good choice for bird owners who want a large parrot but would prefer…
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Add to cartMexican Red Amazon Parrot is a very attractive parrot originating primarily from Northeast Mexico. Overall it is a darker green Amazon, though a paler green underneath, and has iridescent light green cheeks circled in lilac. Its other descriptive names, Red-crowned Amazon and Mexican Red-headed Parrot, are derived from its vibrant crown of bright scarlet. Funny…
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Add to cartPanama Amazons are a fantastic size. They are a medium-bodied parrot with beautiful, sweet faces. They can be great talkers. As with any amazon, training is key. Future owners must work with Amazons consistently in order for them to stay tame. Panama Amazons are typically very outgoing and affectionate with their owners. The Panama Amazon…
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Read moreRed Lored Amazons have sweet personalities and make outstanding companions. They are social, outgoing and hilarious. They are great talkers. Like any Amazon, socialization is key. We encourage future owners of Amazons to allow them to interact with new people often. The more socialized they are, the better their behavior is. Red-lored Amazon parrots are…
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Add to cartThe white-fronted Amazon parrot is one of the smaller of the Amazon species. But despite its small size, this bird has an enormous assertive personality. Even in the wild, it often approaches people, and in captivity, it tends to form close bonds with a single person, to whom it shows great playful friendliness. Its personality, colorful plumage, and great talking ability—along with its relative affordability—make this a favorite pet among the Amazon parrots.
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Add to cartThe Yellow-Crowned Amazon averages 10-13 inches from head to the tip of its tapered tail. The plumage of the Yellow-Crown is mostly green. Yellow markings are found on the crown of the bird. The color of the yellow crown is not as vivid a yellow as is found on the DYH Amazon. The wings of…
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Add to cartYellow Lored Amazon Parrot plumage is primarily green, with a red forehead and, in some subspecies, yellow cheeks with possible with red spots on their cheeks. The crown is usually blue. Adult males and females do not differ in plumage so DNA testing is advised for gender clarity. Juveniles have less yellow on the cheeks,…
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Add to cartYellow Napped Amazons are sweet, affectionate, loving, and very social parrots. As with all parrots, they must be socialized to keep this personality they’re so well known for. Shouldered Amazon is very excited players who enjoy hanging from cages, swings, and most other things in their cage, just to name a few of their playing habits, which makes them very amusing birds to be around.
