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Originally from the coastal regions of Mexico the Yellow headed Amazon parrots have turn out to be well-liked pets partly because of their appealing markings. These birds are predominantly green with a striking yellow head and a red patch on every wing. They may also be found south of Mexico in Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras. Even though they prefer habitats like tropical or subtropical forests, savannahs, mangrove swamps, or cultivated land where trees are available for nesting, Yellow headed Amazon parrots are now regarded as rare and on the endangered list because of poaching and illegal trade and due to deforestation resulting in the loss of their nesting habitat.

Captive bred Yellow headed Amazons are widely obtainable as pets but can be somewhat costly. They are an extremely common parrot species to own because of their vocal abilities. They are a close second to the African Grey parrot which is considered the very best talker within the parrot world. Although all Amazons are capable of talking not all do. Their talking capability varies with each and every bird. Some birds are excellent talkers although other may never talk. Yellow headed Amazon parrots are very intelligent, funny, and active birds. They like to obtain attention and do so by at times being loud and playful. They are said to be the loudest of all of the Amazon parrots. But, it is feasible to replace screeching with human speech having a little bit of training. Because Yellow headed Amazon parrots are active they thrive in an environment that enables them to fly and move around. An aviary is a superb enclosure but they may also adjust to indoor cages so long as suf ficient every day physical exercise is offered by their owner. These parrots are also effortlessly tamed and trained. But, like most big parrot species, Yellow headed Amazons can be destructive. Owners need to provide their birds with a lot of chewing toys and braches.

These parrots can grow to the average length of fifteen inches though females are slightly smaller then males. Yellow headed Amazon parrots have a stout, hooked beak which is not just used for cracking the tough shells of seeds and nuts but also for grasping, exploring, and climbing. They also use their feet to climb and it is virtually like an additional hand for them. Amazons have two toes pointing forwards and two toes pointing backwards which make them ideal for grasping. They are going to use their feet to hold food whilst consuming.

Inside the wild Yellow headed Amazons eat a variety of fruits, berries, nuts, blossoms, and leaf buds. They have also been identified to raid agricultural crops like maize. When living in a home environment with an owner these birds appreciate vegetables, fruit, seeds, nuts, berries, and pellet food. Like all parrots nutrition is very crucial to their health and their lives.

When considering having one of these gorgeous birds as a pet, owners should think about the longevity of their commitment. Yellow headed Amazon parrots can live to be sixty to eighty years old. Though no pet is ideal, these parrots are certain to give their owners hours of entertainment and pleasure.

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