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This striking hand-fed weaned, and tame Red-crowned Amazon (Amazona viridigenalis) for sale is also known as the Red-crowned Parrot, Green-cheeked Amazon, or the Mexican Red-headed Parrot. Â Originally the Red-crowned Amazons come from the northeastern area of Mexico. The Red-crowned Amazon is generally green with the most notable features being a bright red forehead and crown, dark blue streak behind the eyes, and light green cheeks. It is not uncommon for Red-crowned Amazons to have splashes of red and blue under their wings and have light yellow-tipped tails. They have a white eye ring that brings out their eyes.
Looking to buy a Red-Crowned Amazon online? At Aviora Haven, we offer beautiful companion parrots that are known for their striking appearance, intelligence, curiosity, and affectionate personalities.
The Red-Crowned Amazon (Amazona viridigenalis) is also known as the Red-Crowned Parrot, Green-Cheeked Amazon, or Mexican Red-Headed Parrot. This species is native to northeastern Mexico and is admired for its vibrant colors and engaging personality.
The Red-Crowned Amazon has predominantly green plumage, with a bright red forehead and crown. It also has a distinctive dark blue streak behind the eyes and light green cheeks.
Some birds may have splashes of red and blue beneath their wings, along with yellow-tipped tail feathers. A white eye ring helps highlight their expressive eyes.
The iris can range from yellow to deep red, while juveniles generally have gray eyes that change as they mature. Their beaks and ceres are usually horn-colored, although some birds may have black markings. Their legs can be flesh-colored or gray.
Males and females look very similar, so DNA testing is recommended when accurate sex identification is needed.
Length: Approximately 11–13 inches
Wingspan: Approximately 15–16 inches
Average weight: Approximately 0.6 pounds
The Red-Crowned Amazon is a medium-sized parrot that needs enough space for climbing, playing, and regular exercise.
With appropriate nutrition, housing, veterinary care, and daily attention, Red-Crowned Amazons can have a long lifespan of approximately 50–75 years.
Choosing an Amazon parrot is therefore a long-term commitment. At Aviora Haven, we encourage prospective owners to consider the bird’s lifelong social, emotional, and care requirements before bringing one home.
Red-Crowned Amazons are generally hardy, intelligent, curious, and playful birds. When properly socialized and given regular interaction, they can become affectionate companions.
Some individuals are talented talkers and may learn to imitate human speech and household sounds. However, every bird is different, and talking ability should not be the primary reason for choosing a companion parrot.
Their curiosity can also lead to mischievous behavior. Providing plenty of toys, activities, exercise, and opportunities for natural foraging can help keep them mentally stimulated.
Red-Crowned Amazons also require regular exercise to help maintain a healthy weight. During hormonal periods, particularly around breeding season, some adolescents may become more vocal or display behaviors such as nipping. Consistent training and appropriate socialization can help owners manage these changes.
Red-Crowned Amazons generally reach sexual maturity at around five years of age. In the wild, they often nest in tree cavities and may form breeding colonies near other members of their flock.
Females typically lay several eggs, with incubation lasting approximately 28 days. Young birds begin fledging at around nine weeks of age.
A varied and balanced diet is important for maintaining the health of a Red-Crowned Amazon.
In the wild, their diet includes:
For companion birds, a nutritionally balanced diet can include high-quality formulated foods along with appropriate fresh fruits and vegetables. Lafeber’s Avi-Cakes and Nutri-Berries can also provide dietary variety and encourage natural foraging behaviors.
Always provide fresh, clean drinking water and introduce dietary changes gradually.
Red-Crowned Amazons are intelligent birds that benefit from daily interaction and enrichment. Provide a spacious, safe cage along with sturdy perches and a variety of toys suitable for chewing, climbing, and exploration.
Rotating toys regularly can help prevent boredom and encourage natural behaviors. Daily supervised time outside the cage also provides valuable exercise and social interaction.
At Aviora Haven, we understand that bringing home an Amazon parrot is a long-term commitment. Our goal is to provide bird enthusiasts with helpful information about temperament, nutrition, housing, enrichment, and responsible companion-bird care.
If you are considering a Red-Crowned Amazon, take time to understand the species’ social needs, noise level, lifespan, diet, and daily care requirements before making your decision.
Red-Crowned Amazons are visually difficult to sex because males and females generally have similar external characteristics. DNA testing can be used to determine the bird’s gender.
If there is no gender option listed for a bird on our website, DNA testing may be available for an additional $149 per birdto determine the preferred gender.
DNA testing may add approximately 3–6 weeks to the estimated delivery time to allow for the results. Please see our FAQs for additional information.
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