Yellow Parrot Information

With many varieties of parrots to choose from, potential parrot owners may have a difficult time narrowing down which one is best for them. Many choose the African Gray Parrot or the Macaw. However, many have become enchanted by the Yellow Headed Amazon Parrot. Originally found in Central America, in the coastal regions of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras, the Yellow Headed Amazon Parrot is a unique and entertaining parrot to own.

Inquisitive, vocal, and lively, the Yellow Headed Amazon Parrot is intriguing in many ways. Their eye-catching feathers draw attention immediately. Bright green in color with bright yellow head feathers, the Yellow Headed Amazon Parrot demands attention immediately. They grow to be about 14-17 inches in length, and they are considered to be a medium to large sized parrot.

Because of their large size, the Yellow Headed Amazon Parrot requires a larger cage than most. Needing to stretch their wings and feel at home in their cage is important for their well being. A cage with a playpen or a roof is also a good choice for the Yellow Headed Amazon Parrot. They enjoy a variety of toys, perches, and swings. The Yellow Headed Amazon Parrot also enjoys chewing and gnawing. So, providing them with chunks of wood and other chew toys is important for their well being.

Their lively and vocal nature, make the Yellow Headed Amazon Parrot one of the easiest parrot species to teach to speak. Some will speak easily, some will not. However, for the most part, the Yellow Headed Amazon Parrot species can be trained to mimic and speak within a short period of time. Patient and routine vocal training will also help owners to remedy the screeching and screaming for which the Yellow Headed Amazon Parrots are known.

Yellow Headed Amazon Parrots differ slightly from other parrot species in diet needs, as well. While protein pellets are an excellent nutritional base for most parrots, the Yellow Headed Amazon Parrot requires a diet high in beta-carotene rich foods, as well. Root vegetables, such as, carrots, beets, rutabagas, and sweet potatoes should be integrated into their protein pellet diet as much as possible. It will assist in meeting their nutritional needs in addition to their curiosity needs.

Ownership of the Yellow Headed Amazon Parrot can be an incredibly rewarding experience. With bright, happy faces and cheery, lively dispositions, the Yellow Headed Amazon Parrot will easily find a place in the hearts of those owners who are educated, patient, and ready to love for a lifetime!