Contents
- Species
- Latest Articles
- Study Insights: Amazon Parrots’ Male/Female-Specific Vocalizations
- A Rockin’ Feathered–Human Duo!
- Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight March 2025: Brazil’s Vinaceous-Breasted And The Turquoise-Fronted Amazons
- Lafeber’s Parrot Conservation Spotlight October 2024: Nicaragua’s Yellow-Naped Amazon Parrots
- Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight April 2024: Costa Rica’s Yellow-Naped Amazons
- Cities As Unlikely Havens: Red-Crowned Amazon Parrots Take To Urbanization
- Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight February 2023: Yellow-Headed Amazons Of Belize
- New World Parrots Vs. Old World Parrots
- Amazon Parrot Still Going Strong At 100!
- Presidents And Their Pet Parrots
- Ask Lafeber
Species
Blue-Fronted Amazon
Blue-fronted Amazon parrots can make wonderful pets for those who can provide the time, attention, and care they require. With their engaging personalities and vocal talents, they are a joy to have in the right environment ...
Orange-Winged Amazon Parrot
Orange wings can be spunky and outgoing, but they tend to be mellower and less talkative compared to other Amazons. Like most Amazon parrots, they are social eaters and will appreciate the opportunity to share in healthy meals with their ...
Yellow-Naped Amazon Parrot
Their outgoing personalities make yellow-naped Amazons one of the more popular Amazon species. Yellow napes can be talkative and gravitate toward toys that challenge them both physically and mentally. They also enjoy plenty of interaction with their people ...
Lilac-Crowned Amazon
The lilac-crowned Amazon is one of the smaller Amazon species and tends to have a smaller voice compared to the larger, more boisterous yellow-crowned and double yellow-headed Amazons. Lilac crowns can be loyal companions and, like most Amazons, have hearty ...
Double Yellow-Headed Amazon Parrot
There's nothing shy about a double yellow-headed Amazon parrot. These birds are talkative, boisterous and inclined to burst out in song. Males are known for doing what is best described as a mach strut — tail feathers flared out, sliding across ...
Amazon Parrot
Amazon parrots are among the more popular medium-sized parrot species, which might have something to do with their gregarious personalities. They are often described as boisterous, playful, and outgoing — some even like to sing. Male Amazons have a reputation ...
Latest Articles
Study Insights: Amazon Parrots’ Male/Female-Specific Vocalizations
New research suggest that Amazon parrots use complex, rule-based duets; complete with male- and female-specific calls ...
A Rockin’ Feathered–Human Duo!
A rocky start between Frank and Amazon parrot Tico evolves into a viral, music-powered partnership that has captured hearts around the world ...
Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight March 2025: Brazil’s Vinaceous-Breasted And The Turquoise-Fronted Amazons
Lafeber’s latest Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight highlights Brazil's "To Fly Project," helping rescued Amazon parrots regain survival skills and return to the wild ...
Lafeber’s Parrot Conservation Spotlight October 2024: Nicaragua’s Yellow-Naped Amazon Parrots
This month's Lafeber Global Conservation Spotlight takes us to Ometepe Island, Nicaragua, where One Earth Conservation is working to protect endangered yellow-naped Amazon parrots through community-led conservation efforts ...
Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight April 2024: Costa Rica’s Yellow-Naped Amazons
This month's Lafeber Global Spotlight takes us to Costa Rica, where SINAC leads conservation efforts to save the critically endangered yellow-naped Amazon parrot ...
Cities As Unlikely Havens: Red-Crowned Amazon Parrots Take To Urbanization
New research reveals an unexpected ray of hope for the endangered red-crowned Amazon parrot. A study found over 650 birds have relocated to urban areas of Southern Texas, finding favorable habitats in cities. Researchers believe suburban migration could save the ...
Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight February 2023: Yellow-Headed Amazons Of Belize
Yellow-headed Amazon parrots are fairly common as pet companions, but their wild counterparts are quickly declining in their native habitats. This month’s Lafeber’s Global Parrot Conservation Spotlight takes us to Belize, where the Belize Bird Rescue (BBR), in close collaboration ...
New World Parrots Vs. Old World Parrots
Parrots can be categorized according to Old World psittacines and New World psittacines. Are your parrots "Team Old World" or "Team New World"? ...
Amazon Parrot Still Going Strong At 100!
I have had a couple of old hens that have taught me a lot about birds. They were both orange-winged Amazon parrots. I am at the end of the generation of veterinarians on the first line where all of our ...
Presidents And Their Pet Parrots
Can you imagine a parrot perched in the White House? It’s probably happened at some point during our country’s history; after all, some of our past presidents had parrot companions during their presidencies. Here is a list of presidents who ...
Ask Lafeber
Nutri-Berries
I've been feeding Fred Nutri-Berries for Parrots for 34 years, but I bought and opened tub for Macaw and Cockatoo by mistake. Is that ok for him to eat? ...
Stroke
Have a yellow named Amazon parrot who had a stroke hoe many nutraberries should he eat a day? How much water should he consume s day? ...
Nutrition
I have an Amazon and would like to know which is better to feed avi-cakes or nutri-berries. Dallas also gets other healthy foods ...
Yellow Naped Amazon spooked
Hello, I have a yellow naped amazon, around 20 years old. Now, my Dad bought him off a sketchy pet place that has since been moved. He was full grown, they didn't know how old he was. The vet estimates ...
Yellow head Amazon
Porque hace la caca muy delgada y oscura, también llora como si le doliera al hacerla ...
Use of Deslorelin
My female parrot was eggbound. Had successful removal of egg. Given Deslorelin implant 5 months ago. How often can this implant be given ...
Male female
I have 2 birds, 1 yellow shouldered (20+ years ) and a orange winged (40+years) amazon parrot. Can they be put together? Can they mate? Can they reproduce together? ...
Red Crowned Fledgling
We rescued a Red-Crowned Amazon fledging that somehow got out of its nest before it was truly ready to fly. The nest she came out of was in the top of a very high palm and putting her back was ...
Feeding guide for yellow shouldered Amazon parrot
Hi, I'm confused about how many pellets my yellow shouldered Amazon should eat. He is smaller than most Amazon's and I made the mistake of giving him way too many pellets which has led to him having a fatty liver ...
Parrot toenail
My Amazon has a toenail missing. It is not bleeding, just noticed it, you can seethe mail in skin. Will it grow back? ...
