Description

Mexican Red Headed Amazon parrot

Mexican Red-Headed Amazon Parrot – A Friendly, Loyal, and Chatty Feathered Friend

The Mexican Red-Headed Amazon Parrot (Amazona viridigenalis) or Red-Crowned Amazon is a stunning medium-sized parrot celebrated for its boldness, intelligence, stunning feathers, and wonderful talking ability. It is originally from northeast Mexico and has fascinated individuals around the world with its wit, affection, and energetic spirit.

Whether you’re an experienced bird owner or someone seeking a vibrant avian companion, the Mexican Red-Headed Amazon promises a lifetime of color, conversation, and connection.

Vibrant Appearance That Stands Out

The Mexican Red-Headed Amazon is an avian beauty. Its green plumage is contrasted with a bright cherry-red crown, which it is named for. Light blue cheeks and red wing markings add touches that make the parrot bold and charming.
• Length: 12–13 inches (30–33 cm)
• Weight: 300–350 grams
• Lifespan: 40 to 60+ years with proper care

Its boldly colored look isn’t just show  this bird’s bold coloration is reflected in its equally bold personality.

 Clever Speaker & Handy Learner

A defining feature of the Mexican Red-Headed Amazon is its amazing ability to talk. Genial mimics, these parrots can master a huge lexicon of words and phrases and recite them in crisp, charming tones.
• Always learns words and brief sentences
•\tImitates household noises (phones, alarms, doorbells)
\t•\tTalks expressively using body language and tone of voice
\t•\tResponds to positive reinforcement training

They love brain stimulation and live for interaction, so they make perfect companions for active, focused owners.

Affectionate & Social Temperament

These parrots are famous for their loyalty, affectionate nature, and sociability. They form very close bonds with their owners and enjoy being the focus of attention. Anticipate play behavior, head-bobs, and loving chirps from your pleased parrot.

Some of the key characteristics are:
• Energetic and curious
• Extremely social and demonstrative with their special people
• Tends to become strongly attached to one individual, but can be socialized to others
• Appreciates head scratches, toys, and mental stimulation

While they do require interaction, they are not very needy and can amuse themselves with the right enrichment.

Environmental & Living Requirements

For your Mexican Red-Headed Amazon parrot to be healthy and happy, a big and challenging environment is essential. The birds are intelligent and active and require physical and mental stimulation on a daily basis.

Cage Recommendations:
• Minimum cage size: 36″ x 24″ x 48″
• Bar space: 3/4″ to 1″
• Include ladders, swings, and chew toys
•Re-rotate toys weekly or so to prevent boredom
•Offer 3–4 hours out-of-cage time daily for exercise and bonding

They like consistent routine too, as well as quiet time to snooze, ideally 10–12 hours of unbroken darkness.

Diet & Nutrition

Diet is essential to your parrot’s long-term health. Mexican Red-Headed Amazon requires a well-balanced, varied diet in order to have its energy level and feather health.

Recommended diet includes:
•High-quality parrot pellets (60–70% of diet)
• Leafy greens and carrots, peppers, squash
• Fruits in moderation: mango, apple, papaya, berries
• Nuts and seeds as treats (walnuts, almonds) periodically
• Fresh water daily and no salty or processed food

Avoid avocado, chocolate, caffeine, and alcohol  all toxic to birds.

Health & Longevity

With proper care, the Mexican Red-Headed Amazon can readily live into its 60s. They are very sturdy but may be prone to:
• Obesity if not given enough exercise or overfed on seeds
• Feather picking due to boredom or stress
• Respiratory issues if exposed to cigarette smoke or aerosol sprays

Daily vet check-ups and a clean, interesting environment will take you far in keeping your bird healthy and content.

What’s Included With Your Parrot

Purchasing a Mexican Red-Headed Amazon from us includes:
• A socialized, hand-raised parrot from a responsible breeder
• DNA-sexed bird (optional)
• Health certificate issued by a certified