Yellow Headed Amazon Parrots

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Yellow-headed Amazon Parrots are among the most popular companions of the Amazon, probably due to their striking coloring and ability to amass a substantial vocabulary. These birds are especially talented at learning opera and other types of singing, making them delightful companions. They are documented as having a more solid temperament than the similarly gifted Yellow-naped Amazon.

The Yellow-Headed Amazon Parrot (Amazona Oratrix) is a vibrant and charismatic bird known for its striking appearance and engaging personality. With their bright green feathers, vivid yellow heads, and expressive eyes, these parrots make a visually stunning addition to any home.

These active 14- to 16-inch birds are recognizable by the generous amount of yellow on the head, with yellow spots extending to the back and nape and yellow feathers on the feet. The shoulders are red, and the rest of the body is dark green.  Immature birds are mainly green, with yellow on the bill and slight red markings on the shoulders. They reach their full color at the beginning of maturity, around 3 to 5 years of age. The yellow double-headed Amazon parrot is indigenous to Mexico and northern Central America.

Personality and Behavior

The yellow-headed Amazon parrot speaks well and quickly performs antics that will please its owners.

Supervision is essential to keeping this bird safe and the house intact. The DYH can live to be 80 years old and needs an owner who understands the responsibility of caring for a parrot with this lifespan. On the positive side, this bird is easy to train and wants to please its peers.

The Amazon yellow-head parrot for sale is friendly. It bonds intensely with family but often picks one favorite as it grows. Sometimes, no positive attention will divert the bird’s affection from its human choice.