The yellow parrot in the Amazon really does have many different appearances; The best known is the Yellow-headed Amazon, which stands 15 to 17 inches tall, with a low, yellow head and a robust body. A sad fact about this yellow parrot is that it is on the list of endangered species in Mexico and Central America. The appeal of yellow-headed Amazons continues to increase poaching, which is why they have almost been driven to extinction in the wild. The reason for this is that they are very attractive because they make a great pet and are excellent conversationalists. Their speaking abilities are considered second only to the African gray parrot and matched by the yellow-naped parrot.
The yellow-naped parrot or yellow-naped Amazon is considered a subspecies of the yellow-crowned Amazon. It stands out for its green forehead and crown and a yellow band at the bottom of the neck. The reason this parrot is so beloved as a pet is because it mimics sounds, and when in captivity this includes humans and anything else they listen to, plus they have a mischievous personality. During the breeding season, males have been known to bite because they feel like they are defending their nest.
The yellow-crowned parrot has an average size about the same size as the Amazon yellow-headed parrot, its tail is squarer, and it has mostly green feathers and dark blue tips that are difficult to see when on a perch. The amount of yellow in the parrot varies, which is limited to the crown region, hence the name. They are usually found in pairs or small flocks and, as with most parrots, their food consists of fruits, nuts, and seeds and berries. They like to nest in hollow trees and lay between 2 and 3 eggs and the incubation time is only 26 days, approximately sixty days after hatching they leave the nest.
Amazon parrots such as the Yellow-headed Amazon, the Yellow-naped Amazon, and the Yellow-faced Parrot (which is declining or has already disappeared from large areas of its former range in Brazil, are generally kept as pets due to their extraordinary speaking skills, mischievousness, and agility with their feet. They can live to be fifty years old and be very devoted pets. However, even well-behaved parrots can become hostile during mating season.
These yellow Amazon parrots require more attention than our domestic dogs or cats. Which means making sure these birds have plenty of chew toys and twigs. They like to chew on wood and should be provided with chunks of pine or fir wood. They also love leafy twigs that benefit from the nutrients they get from chewing on the leaves and green bark. Good types of branches to offer include willow, honeysuckle, eucalyptus, palm trees, bottle brush, and fruit trees. These parrots can be destructive, which is why they also need safe toys that cannot be destroyed. They do not seem to have the nervousness to pluck their feathers like some species.
They are very active birds that thrive in an area that allows them to fly and move, an aviary is a large enclosure to confine birds and would be recommended because unlike cages, aviaries allow birds to have a larger living space where they can to fly. . They need a proper diet that would consist of fresh vegetables and fruits, sprouted seeds and grains, and other whole foods that will keep your parrot healthy.
The way the yellow parrots or any parrot have been raised will drastically affect their personality. Parrots vary in their temperament, noise level, ability to speak, attraction to people, and the care they need. It can be a pleasure to have them in your life.
Among the Amazon parrots, alongside the yellow-headed, yellow-naped, and yellow-crowned parrots, you will also find the orange-winged Amazon and the blue-fronted Amazon, which are kept as frequently as pets. All of these birds, along with macaws and African grays, are known for their exceptional vocal abilities.