© Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE / CC BY-SA 2.0Red-lored Amazon
The Red-lored Amazon is a striking mid-sized parrot known for its vivid red forehead, yellow cheek patches, and blue crown, reaching about 32 to 35 cm as an adult. Sturdy, intelligent, and famous for its talking ability, it has long been kept as a companion bird. It's affectionate and expressive, but also loud — its calls carry a long way — and its bite can be quite powerful, so handling takes experience. With a lifespan of 50 to 75 years, it's a long-term commitment best suited to experienced keepers.
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Red-lored Amazon key facts
- Care level
- Advanced
- Lifespan
- 50-75 years
- Size
- 32-35cm
- Diet
- Pellet-based diet, seed mix, fruit, vegetables
- Cage
- The World Parrot Trust recommends an aviary or suspended cage at least 3 m long. Provide perches thick enough for the bird's build.
- Temperament
- Temperament ranges from quiet and curious to aggressive. Basic training from a young age helps settle the bird.
- Vocalization
- Uses high-pitched trills, loud metallic scolding notes and short rippling calls. The volume is considerable.
- Notes
- Never feed avocado or eggplant, both of which are toxic. With a lifespan over 50 years, plan for lifetime care before acquiring one.
About Red-lored Amazon
The Red-lored Amazon is a mid-sized parrot with a red forehead, yellow cheeks, and blue crown. Talkative and affectionate but loud and strong-billed — a long-lived species best suited to experienced keepers.
7 things to know before welcoming a Red-lored Amazon
1Expect a Loud Voice
Red-lored Amazons are naturally loud, since wild flocks call over long distances to stay in contact. In an apartment, soundproofing and consideration for neighbors are essential, and it helps to know their typical noisy hours in advance.
2A Powerful Bite
Their beak is strong enough to cause a real injury if they bite in earnest, especially during hormonal periods or when they're in a bad mood. Building trust gradually, rather than forcing handling, is the safer approach.
3Talented Mimics
Many individuals are skilled at picking up and repeating words or household sounds, making them engaging companions. That said, talking ability varies a lot bird to bird, and there's no guarantee a particular bird will talk.
4A Lifelong Commitment
With a lifespan of 50 to 75 years, this parrot can easily outlive its owner. Before bringing one home, it's worth planning for decades of care and arranging who would take over if you're no longer able to.
5Needs a Spacious Cage
Adults reach about 32 to 35 cm, so they need a cage roomy enough to stretch and flap freely. Daily out-of-cage time is also important, since lack of exercise can lead to stress and behavioral problems.
6Smart Birds Need Stimulation
Highly intelligent and curious, they can become bored and stressed in an unchanging environment. Rotating toys and regular interaction with their owner help keep them engaged.
7Best Suited to Experienced Keepers
Between the loud calls, strong bite, and decades-long lifespan, this species is considered a challenging choice for a first-time bird owner. It suits someone with prior experience keeping parrots or large birds, and the time and space to match.
Frequently asked questions about Red-lored Amazon
- Q.Can beginners keep a Red-lored Amazon?
- A.Because of their loud voice, strong bite, and very long lifespan, this species is generally recommended for experienced bird keepers rather than beginners. First-time owners may want to start with an easier, smaller parrot species first.
- Q.How loud are Red-lored Amazons?
- A.Because wild flocks call over long distances to stay in contact, this species' calls can be quite loud and carry far. If you live in an apartment, soundproofing and mindfulness of timing are important considerations.
- Q.Will it learn to talk?
- A.This species is known for its mimicry skills, but whether an individual bird actually learns to talk varies widely. It's best to enjoy each bird's personality rather than assume it will definitely speak.
- Q.How big does it grow?
- A.As an adult, the Red-lored Amazon reaches about 32 to 35 cm in length. Provide a spacious cage that allows it to stretch and move freely, along with plenty of daily time outside the cage.
- Q.Is the Red-lored Amazon covered by CITES?
- A.Red-lored Amazon is listed in CITES Appendix II. International trade requires a permit from the exporting country, but as far as CITES is concerned, no registration is needed to buy or sell individuals already legally in Japan.
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