I was wondering, what is up with Amazon parrots? I don't know them well. I have been around conures, cockatoos, Macaws. But what are Amazons like? What floats their boats? Are they sweet? I know they are fun to be with and I know they have complicating body language and are for more experienced bird owners. But I have heard that they randomly bite and are unpredictable. Are they dangerous birds? Are they like having a Tiger?.....
What are they like? They are THE most fun loving parrots! Yes, they ARE sweet, and no, they are no more 'unpredictable' than many other bird species. In fact, IME it's quite easy to 'read' an Amazon's body language.

Do they/can they randomly bite? What parrot doesn't/can't? :21: Are they dangerous? Absolutely not! Of course I'm a tad bit biased since I'm owned by 2 Tigers...I mean Amazons, and both are considered 'hot' species.
My Hunter (16 year old YN) is as sweet as they come! She goes to every single family member any given time of the day and year. Does she get broody? Sure, but she remains sweet and very predictable. Does she cuddle? You betcha! She'd be on one of us 24/7 if we'd let her.
My oldest and 'his' Hunter:
My youngest and 'his' Hunter:
Then there's my Sam, a 3 year old Magna DYH. IMO he's a typical boy, but that doesn't make him vicious and/or unpredictable.
Look, he even wears a harness - and all my fingers remained intact.
Now here is my Sam in a 'not so good mood', but look how obvious he makes it:
Few birds enjoy showers more than Amazons:
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQhFjAON3PQ"]Bathtime one - YouTube[/ame]
I could never imagine my life without either one of them! :smile015:
THE most important thing is to socialize them. Take them places, they LOVE it! They love being the center of attention, and they love performing for anyone.
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LAvg_Xj_7I&feature=youtu.be"]Hunter singing Jiggly Puff (plus then some) - YouTube[/ame]