YELLOW NAPED AMAZON PARROT

Description

The Yellow-naped Amazon has just about the best reputation a pet bird can have!They are the ultimate in affection, clever and obedient, and gentle. They actually think of themselves as “little people”!.The Golden Yellow-naped Amazon is very similar to several other Amazon species that also develop yellow markings.

The Yellow-naped Amazon or Golden Yellow-naped Amazon is green from head to tail, with the underparts a bit lighter green, and the tip of the tail being a light yellowish-green. They get their name from having a bright yellow patch about the size of a quarter on the nape of their neck. Some will also have a small yellow spot on their forehead. There are some black hairs in the cere. The beak is a mixture of black and horn color. The eye is orange and the feet are gray with black nails.

Juveniles lack the yellow marking on the nape of the neck. Their yellow patch doesn’t actually begin to develop until they are about a year old, and then it takes up to about four years of molting to be fully colored. Mutations can occur naturally with this Amazon. A blue mutation Yellow-Naped Amazon is one of the most extraordinary mutations, and though rare, are occasionally seen in the pet market.Yellow-naped Amazons are rather heavy bodied though a bit smaller than the Double Yellow-headed Amazons. Mature birds are about 14 inches (35 cm) long from the head to the tip of the tail. They reach maturity at about the 4 – 5 year range with a lifespan of 60 – 80 years.

When they are young it is difficult to tell any of these yellow marked Amazons apart. The yellow markings develop as they age over a period of about four years. Besides color there are some other differences between these parrots. They differ from each other in things like body size, temperament, and talking ability. It’s important to know which Amazon you are getting so you know what to expect.

The Yellow-naped Amazon is considered to be an excellent all around bird. It is very popular as a great pet and can be one of the better talkers. Besides being quite intelligent, which makes them easy to tame and train, they are very fun and affectionate. This pet parrot is very social and enjoys the company of people as well as other birds. They will form very strong bonds with their owner, become fast friends and exhibit total confidence. They are also a hardy robust bird and can do well in either a cage or an aviary.This Amazon enjoys human interaction as well as interaction with other birds.

If you are looking for a quiet bird, amazon is not for you. It is a highly social bird who loves human companionship and loves to play. They will learn tricks and look forward to interaction and games. The Yellow-naped Amazon will provide you with many fun moments and a lot of laughter.