Amazons Parrots are sweet, affectionate, loving, and very social Birds. As with all parrots, they must be socialized to keep this personality they are so well known for. Amazon has remarkable talking abilities. They can acquire a vast vocabulary consisting of words, phrases, and even songs. Someone looking to purchase an Amazon should expect to train their bird heavily. Amazons can be enjoyable when they are well-trained and well socialized.
They live 40 to 70 years, and some even older due to modern healthier diets, exercise, and mental stimulation. All Amazon parrots need a lot of interaction and socialization.
Of the 372 species of parrots found worldwide, about 28 are Amazon parrots. The parrots belonging to this genus, Amazona, are native to the New World, ranging from South America to Mexico and the Caribbean. Considered to be the best mimics of human voices, parrots of this genus are medium-sized birds that are quite colorful and are distinguished by the bright splashes of color on their heads, napes, necks, wings, and tail feathers.
Along with their typical green color, each species has its own striking coloration, ranging from reds, yellows, blues, and even lilacs. Their life span is generally 40-80 years, though this varies considerably according to species. Some common Amazon parrots, which are typically kept as pets, include the following:
The loving, social, and loyal nature make it an amazing pet for any novice or experienced parrot owner. They are easy to train and intelligent, requiring a devoted owner who is willing to provide enough attention and care. The bird has an excellent talking ability. Hence, if it has an owner who can devote much time talking and interacting with the bird, it can become a good mimic. However, like any other pet, it also has some behavioral problems that can make the bird very aggressive if not appropriately addressed.
Amazon parrots are active and playful birds but require more care and attention than other domesticated animals. They are known for their playfulness and talent with their feet. It is an independent bird that likes doing many stimulating activities. Hence, it is better to provide it with some toys for exercise and amusement. Excessive screaming and chewing are the two standard features seen, especially at certain stages in its life. Like other parrots, the bird also considers its beak to ‘discipline us’ and sometimes be very naughty. Hence, it is important to train or guide the bird before it develops an undesirable behavior.
Amazon parrots also go through a hormonal aggression phase between the ages of 5 and 12. During this time, the bird can be very aggressive and needs to be handled with lots of patience. However, once it passes this phase, it settles down with little or no aggression at all. The bird reaches its sexual maturity at the age of 4 or 5. If left alone for a very long time, it might start showing signs of psychological distress. The best way to deal with it is to find the bird a mate, especially if you cannot spend much time with it.
These birds quickly adapt to their cage and the surrounding environment. It is an active bird and tends to put on weight if it does not get to exercise. Hence, the cage should have sufficient space for play and exercise. The bird usually develops a musky odor, which can be bothersome to some people. Therefore, it should be showered regularly for personal hygiene and to keep the smell from getting very strong. The bird needs to sleep for at least 10 hours daily. It can become very moody and aggressive.
The available bird food usually includes formulated diets or seed-only diets. Both have their own pros and cons. Formulated diets, which are a good source of a variety of nutrients, are deficient in phytonutrients found in vegetables, fruits, grains, and seeds. Likewise, seed-only diets provide additional vitamin and calcium supplements but do not offer overall enrichment.
Some veterinarians recommend a combination of both these diets along with some additional nutritional supplements, such as sprouted seeds, fresh fruits (such as apples, pears, plums, cherries, grapes, oranges, bananas, mangoes, papayas, and even berries such as strawberries and blueberries) and vegetables (such as carrots, cucumbers, zucchini, many garden vegetables, and even dandelions and chickweed). Avoid giving avocado, as it can be toxic to the bird. Give the bird clean water to drink.
Amazon parrots can be challenging pets. They like to be in their owner’s company, and if left unattended, they can become aggressive. However, due to their playful nature and extraordinary vocal abilities, these birds are fun to be with. Hence, if you plan to buy one, do enough research about the bird’s behavior and care to build a strong bond with it.
At Bird Breeder Store, we focus on education, nutrition, and conservation. We work very hard to help educate our customers on parrot companionship. Before taking a bird home, we will provide information on proper housing, creating a safe environment, diet, behavior, hormones, and much more. No question will go unanswered.
Every hand fed baby Amazon Parrots For Sale is weaned on to a high variety diet. They are weaned onto fruits and veggies, a soak and sprout mix we make here in the store, high variety seed that we also make here in the store, and naturally colored pellet. If you have questions regarding this baby Amazon Parrots For Sale or any others that we have available, please give us a call! For more pictures, videos, and information
