The Yellow-Naped amazon Parrot is a medium size bird (up to 14 inches) Native to Central America along the Pacific coast from southern Mexico to northern Costa Rica. The life expectancy of the Amazon is approximately 50 years.The Yellow Naped Amazon is considered to be one of the most desirable and popular of the amazon species, yet they are not the pet for everyone. Amazons can be great companions if given the proper care, guidance and commitment of your time. Learning and understanding the traits of the Amazon will make interacting with them more successful.
More so then some parrots, the Amazon must be handled properly as they tend to be aggressive, strong willed, stubborn and have powerful beaks. They will dominate the relationship if given the chance. Companion parrot owners may avoid bites by being aware of the parrot's body language and not pushing the bird if agitated. Signs an amazon may bite are eye-pinning, tail flaring and raising feathers on the nape of the neck. eye-pinning most likely occurs when the bird is excited or is signaling you to leave them alone. Know your Amazon so you may determine if they are excited or warning you "keep back and leave me be".
The Amazons are intelligent and the Yellow-Naped is considered to be one of the best talkers. Some develop quite the vocabulary, as well as singing and whistling. They have playful personalities and enjoy plenty of interaction. From playing games to sitting with there companion watching TV.
The natural diet of the Amazon parrot consists of seeds, nuts, fruits, berries and greens. Amazon's tend to gain weight from a diet with too much fat.
The picture above is Kiki my 7 year old Yellow-Naped Amazon. At this time of year she definitely thinks I'm her mate. Kiki is obsessed with the bathroom. I think she likes the echo sound her voice makes. She chewed up two of the bathroom drawers, needless to say Kiki is no longer allowed in the bathroom. On occasion she does make it into the bathroom if the door is left open and it is a dangerous job getting her out.
The picture above is Kiki my 7 year old Yellow-Naped Amazon. At this time of year she definitely thinks I'm her mate. Kiki is obsessed with the bathroom. I think she likes the echo sound her voice makes. She chewed up two of the bathroom drawers, needless to say Kiki is no longer allowed in the bathroom. On occasion she does make it into the bathroom if the door is left open and it is a dangerous job getting her out.
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