Double yellow headed amazon

The yellow-headed parrot has the scientific name of the Amazona oratrix . It belongs to the Psittacidae family and in English, it is called Double Yellow-Headed Amazon, Yellow-Headed Amazon, or  Yellow-Headed Parrot. It has its origin in South and Central America.

They are very large birds, measuring about 40 centimeters in length from the beak to the tip of the tail feathers. If well taken care of, your life expectancy is around 60 or more years.

Yellow head Parrot

He can become a wonderful pet, very affectionate, and affectionate. For this to happen it is indicated that it has been fed manually and created at an early age. Highly talented and with incredible speaking skills, this parrot is a charming bird that loves to be the center of attention.

Like many parrots, they can experience problems caused by teenage hormones before reaching sexual maturity. They end up being a little aloof, pinching, and screaming excessively. For this reason, they are recommended for more experienced bird owners who will be calm to overcome this phase.

Physical characteristics of the yellow-headed parrot

It is mostly green and has bright yellow feathers on their heads and faces. It also has touches of yellow and red on the front edges of the wings.

What do yellow headed amazon parrots eat

Like all parrots in the Amazon, Cabeça-Amarelo will do very well with a diet composed of a quality diet. It can be supplemented with a mixture of seeds and daily servings of fresh fruits and vegetables. A fresh and varied diet will help to ensure that your bird has first quality nutrition.

Yellow-headed parrot care

They are prone to gaining weight and it is therefore important that they have space to exercise every day. If you want to have a yellow-headed parrot you should be able to give it a minimum of 3 to 4 hours outside its cage, every day. This will allow the bird to burn excess calories and stretch its muscles. It will also provide the mental stimulation that is so necessary for them.

The yellow-headed parrot is threatened with extinction in the wild. Yet they are very popular pet birds. They are created by different owners in all corners of the world. Their high intelligence, beautiful colors, and charming personalities place them among the most loved and sought after parrot species.

Amazon parrots behavior

parrots thrive on social interaction and they need it to stay healthy and happy. Birds that are neglected often develop patterns of destructive behavior and depression. This can manifest itself in various physical and emotional problems.

It is important that owners of a yellow-headed parrot take a period of time each day to have a close interaction with their bird. Try to establish and maintain a healthy bond with the bird.

If yellow-headed parrots are fed by hand, they will be very tame, loving, and affectionate. As we mentioned earlier, many go through an aggressive phase during adolescence, and some owners may not be able to handle the bird. Sometimes this phase can last up to two years.

Potential homeowners should remember that if they buy a yellow-headed parrot they will be taking care of a creature that is as intelligent and emotional as a human child. These birds can live more than 60 years if they are well cared for, so the purchase should be thought out very calmly and carefully.

Amazon parrots sounds

You can download the yellow-headed parrot’s song on our website. To do this, just right-click on the name of the song, then click on “Save Link As…” and choose the place where it will be saved. You can also listen, just click on the play button.

Yellow-headed parrot singing

Amazon parrot singing