Bird lovers discovered the Amazons back in the 15th century. Amazon is a parrot with up to 32 species. Its natural habitat ranges from the Americas to Mexico, as well as the islands of the Caribbean Sea. In the wild, these birds, as a rule, keep small flocks or families. During breeding, couples are looking for a suitable hollow, where they lay 2 to 5 eggs. These parrots prefer to live in coniferous and humid rainforests. As food they choose some fruits, nuts and seeds of plants.
Amazon is a parrot that has a bright and strikingly beautiful appearance. Body length is from 20 to 45 centimeters, the constitution of these birds is quite dense - they can reach in weight 400 grams. The color scheme of their feathers is dominated by green color. However, some parrots have bright colored spots on different parts of the body. They are the main identifier of the species of parrots of the Amazon breed. The color scheme can affect the name of the parrot, for example, white-headed, yellow-winged, greenish, purple, etc. Also subspecies of this breed are: the magnificent Amazon, the festival amazon, the colorful Amazon, the Imperial Amazon and many others.
I would like to dwell in greater detail on the Amazon Sinelob. Bird lovers very often choose this parrot for home keeping. There are several reasons for this, firstly, he is very handsome. The main plumage is bright green, the forehead is blue, the cheeks and head are yellow, the wing fold is blue, the beak is black. Secondly, the blue-headed Amazon differs from the other brothers of its kind in outstanding ability to learn speech. If he provides systematic training, then this parrot is able to memorize up to 150 words and 80 sentences. Very often he pronounces a learned sentence according to the situation of communication. Thirdly, this domestic pet quickly becomes a real member of the family and begins to copy the voices of the hosts, changing the intonations as necessary. Fourthly, he is very talented and easily copies the barking of dogs, the mewing of cats, the chirping of sparrows and croaking of crows. Fifth, this parrot is distinguished by unpretentiousness. It easily takes root in captivity and does not require special care. Its only drawback, as noted by experts, is the tendency to sharp, inexplicable, sudden screams.
The Amazon of Venezuela attracts fans mainly with appearance: a juicy green plumage with a dark border, a bridle, a forehead and eyebrows - blue, a throat and cheeks - yellow, a beak - a yellow-brown. He has no special abilities for speech. Such a parrot can remember only 50 - 70 words. Its distinctive feature is the ability to reproduce musical sounds and imitate simple melodies.
Amazon - a parrot unpretentious, for its maintenance, a cell measuring 1x1 meter is necessary, where there must be a shelter, a place for swimming and toys. To feed these pets is best suited mixture of wheat, nuts, cereals and some fruits.
With due care, the Amazon is a parrot that can live in captivity for 50 to 90 years and will always enjoy a pleasant conversation.