Amazon parrots range from Mexico and throughout
Central and South America. Many are endangered. Amazons can be a
very wonderful bird especially if bought as a handfed baby. They
are, for the most part, excellent talkers. But, don't buy any bird
for that sole reason. Just because a species is known for talking
does not mean the individual bird you get will be a good talker.
They are very playful, especially as youngsters. Amazons
are extremely intelligent and are not above manipulation, either
of objects or of people. Up until the time that puberty hits, they
may be sweet, loving family birds, then hormones strike. This wonderful
bird might choose one person over another and will bite everyone
else. Amazons have developed a reputation for this problem. However,
with proper training this does not necessarily have to happen. There
are many Amazons that remain loving family birds all their lives,
and are friendly to everyone. People buying handfed babies are taking
time and effort to learn more about bird behavior. When raised properly,
the bird may not develop severe problems.
There are 56 different species of Amazons. Unfortunately,
many of them are becoming endangered in the wild. Popular species
of Amazons are the Blue Front, Yellow Nape, double Yellow Head,
Orange Wing, and the Mexican Redhead.
Amazons have a sweet musty smell that some people do not like. Showering
daily will make this smell less noticeable. Some Amazons will demand
their daily shower.
Amazons display by fanning their tail feathers, ruffling
the feathers on the back of their heads, and by dilating their eyes.
An Amazon displaying like this is best to leave alone.
Amazons have a reputation for being on the heavy side.
They love their food, any food. Because of this they are prone to
dietary problems such as obesity, fatty liver syndrome, and vitamin
A deficiencies. They are also prone to upper respiratory infections,
bacterial infections, pox virus, mutilation syndrome, chlamydiosis,
and other problems.
Amazons can live for a long time, with verified reports
of 75 years or older.
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