Amazon Parrot — breed guide

At a glance

Group

large parrot

Size

Medium

Life span

40–60 years

Coat

Stocky, mostly green

Living with a Amazon Parrot

• High energy — needs real exercise every day, not a stroll.
• Light grooming — a brush now and then.
• Light shedding.
• Exceptionally trainable — among the easiest to teach.
• Very vocal.
• Good with children.
• Gets along with other dogs.
• Only with secure housing and no unsupervised contact with a cat.
• Not well suited to a flat — space, exercise need or voice works against it.
• Better with previous experience behind you.
• Average heat tolerance.
• Feels the cold.

Temperament

Boisterous · Talkative · Confident · Hormonal in season

Health to watch

• Obesity
• Fatty liver disease
• Aspergillosis

Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.

Questions people ask

Is a Amazon Parrot good with kids?

Generally yes. Amazon Parrots are usually good with children when raised with them and given their own quiet space.

Can a Amazon Parrot live in a house with a cat?

Only with care. Secure housing, separate space and no unsupervised contact — a cat's hunting instinct is not something training removes.

How much exercise does a Amazon Parrot need?

An hour or more of proper exercise every day.

Can a Amazon Parrot handle hot weather?

About average — use normal hot-day sense.