Green Cheek Amazon

Amazona viridigenalis

None listed at the moment

The breeders who raise them are still listed, and new birds appear regularly.

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Green Cheek Amazon at a glance

Lifespan

50-60 years

Minimum cage

36in x 24in x 48in

Noise

Very loud

Talking

Good talker

Dander

Low

Experience

For experienced keepers

Typical figures for the species, gathered from avian references. Individual birds vary.

Common questions

How long do Green Cheek Amazons live?

Green Cheek Amazons typically live 50-60 years in good conditions. That is a long commitment for any household, and worth planning for before buying rather than after.

How loud are Green Cheek Amazons?

Very loud. Noise is the most common reason parrots are rehomed, so it is worth being honest with yourself about your home, your neighbours and the hours you keep before choosing a species.

Do Green Cheek Amazons talk?

Good talker. No individual bird can be promised to speak, whatever the species is known for, so buy for the company rather than the conversation.

What size cage does a Green Cheek Amazon need?

A minimum of 36in x 24in x 48in, and wider matters more than taller - birds fly across rather than up. Treat any minimum as a floor rather than a target.

Are Green Cheek Amazons good for a first-time owner?

For experienced keepers. Ask any breeder directly what they think of the match - a breeder who talks you out of a species is worth more than one who does not.

Do Green Cheek Amazons produce a lot of dust?

Low. It matters more than most people expect for anyone with asthma, and it is worth raising with a doctor before buying rather than afterwards.

Prices, what the species has sold for over the years, and ratings from breeders who raise them are on the listings page.

Green Cheek Amazon listings

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