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Buy Double Yellow-Headed Amazon Online

Looking to buy a Double Yellow-Headed Amazon online? The Double Yellow-Headed Amazon (Amazona oratrix) is a beautiful, intelligent, and active companion parrot. Known for its striking yellow head and impressive talking ability, this Amazon can be an excellent companion for an experienced bird owner.

At Aviora Haven, we understand that these intelligent parrots need plenty of attention, enrichment, and daily interaction to thrive.

About the Double Yellow-Headed Amazon

The Double Yellow-Headed Amazon is also known as the Yellow-Headed Parrot. It is one of the most popular Amazon parrots because of its colorful appearance and remarkable ability to learn words, phrases, and songs.

Some individuals are particularly talented at learning melodies and may even mimic complete songs. With patient training and regular interaction, they can develop an impressive vocabulary.

Appearance and Size

Adult Double Yellow-Headed Amazons typically measure between 14 and 16 inches in length.

They are easily recognized by their bright yellow head. Yellow feathers may also extend onto the neck and back. Their legs can have yellow feathers, while the shoulders are generally red and the rest of the body is deep green.

Additional features include:

• White eye rings
• Horn-colored beak
• Bright green body
• Red shoulder feathers
• Yellow head and neck

Young birds are mostly green. They usually have only a small amount of yellow above the beak and limited red on the shoulders. Their adult coloration develops gradually and may become more pronounced between approximately three and five years of age.

Natural Habitat

The Double Yellow-Headed Amazon is native to Mexico and northern Central America. In the wild, these parrots can be found in habitats that include forests, mangroves, and areas near rivers and other bodies of water.

Their natural environment provides opportunities for climbing, flying, foraging, and social interaction. Captive birds benefit from similar forms of physical and mental enrichment.

Temperament and Behavior

Double Yellow-Headed Amazons are active, intelligent, and social birds. They enjoy climbing, exploring, flying, and interacting with their owners.

These parrots need consistent attention and stimulation. They generally do not thrive when left alone for long periods.

With proper socialization and training, a Double Yellow-Headed Amazon can become affectionate, entertaining, and highly responsive to its owner.

However, each bird has its own personality. Some individuals can become territorial or destructive if they are bored or do not receive enough attention.

Housing and Care

A strong, spacious cage is essential for this active Amazon. Stainless steel or properly constructed powder-coated steel can provide a durable housing option.

The cage should provide enough room for the bird to move comfortably and exercise its wings.

Toys are also an important part of daily care. Provide a variety of safe toys for:

• Chewing
• Shredding
• Climbing
• Foraging
• Problem-solving

Rotate toys regularly to keep your parrot interested.

Supervision is also important. Double Yellow-Headed Amazons have strong beaks and may chew furniture or other household items when they are bored.

Speech and Vocalization

The Double Yellow-Headed Amazon is known for its excellent vocal abilities. Many individuals can learn numerous words and phrases.

Some birds enjoy singing and may learn familiar melodies or songs. With consistent training, an Amazon can develop a substantial vocabulary.

However, these parrots can also be very loud. They may have natural vocal periods in the morning and evening. Prospective owners should consider their noise level before bringing one into their home.

Lifespan

A Double Yellow-Headed Amazon can potentially live for many decades with proper nutrition, veterinary care, exercise, and enrichment.

Some sources report lifespans of up to 80 years. This makes ownership a significant long-term commitment.

Anyone considering one of these parrots should be prepared for the responsibility of caring for a companion bird for many years.

Diet

A balanced diet is essential for maintaining the health of a Double Yellow-Headed Amazon.

A suitable diet can include:

• High-quality formulated pellets
• Fresh vegetables
• Fresh bird-safe fruits
• Appropriate seeds and nuts in moderation

Treats and table foods should be limited because Amazon parrots can be enthusiastic eaters.

Providing a variety of healthy foods can also encourage natural foraging behavior and make mealtime more enriching.

Fresh drinking water should always be available.

DNA Testing

Double Yellow-Headed Amazons are not reliably sexed by appearance alone. DNA testing can be used when accurate gender identification is important.

At Aviora Haven, DNA testing may be available to confirm a preferred gender. The cost is an additional $149 per bird.

DNA testing may also add approximately 3–6 or more weeks to the estimated delivery time while the results are obtained.

Please see our FAQs for additional information about DNA testing and delivery.

Why Choose a Double Yellow-Headed Amazon?

The Double Yellow-Headed Amazon combines beautiful coloring with intelligence, personality, and impressive vocal abilities. These parrots can be affectionate and entertaining companions when they receive proper socialization and consistent care.

At Aviora Haven, we encourage prospective owners to consider the bird’s size, lifespan, noise level, diet, and need for daily interaction before bringing one home.

For an experienced bird owner who can provide plenty of attention and enrichment, the Double Yellow-Headed Amazon can be a remarkable lifelong companion.