How much is a yellow naped parrot worth?

They can cost from $2,000 to $3,000 from a breeder.

How long do Amazon parrots live?

40 to 70 years

How long do yellow naped Amazon parrots live?

20 to 30 years

How much does Amazon parrots cost?

Amazon parrots are $400 to $1,000, depending on the rarity of the Amazon parrot. Some Amazon parrots are much higher due to their rarity, but no matter their prices, all parrots have something to offer.

What is the friendliest bird for a pet?

8 Top Friendly Pet Bird Species

01 of 08. Budgerigar. kerkla/E+/Getty Images.
02 of 08. Cockatiel. Brenda Hughes/EyeEm/Getty Images.
03 of 08. Cockatoo. Jochen Schlenker / robertharding / Getty Images.
04 of 08. Hyacinth Macaw.
05 of 08. Dove.
06 of 08. Parrotlet.
07 of 08. Green-Cheeked Conure.
08 of 08. Hahn’s Macaw.

What is a good first bird to own?

The 9 Best Pet Birds for Beginners

Budgies. Colors – Blue, Green, White, Yellow.
Cockatiels. Colors – Gray, White, Yellow.
Lovebirds. Colors – Blue, Green, Orange, Yellow.
Parrotlets. Colors – Blue, Green, Yellow.
Canaries. Colors – Orange, Red, Yellow.
Finches. Colors – Multiple.
Quaker Parakeets.
Pionus Parrots.

Is owning a bird cruel?

While many people might like the idea of having a bird to keep them company, unfortunately, buying a bird to keep as a pet is cruel. From breeding to smuggling to confining them in a home, birds kept as pets are often abused and misunderstood.

Why you should not get a pet bird?

The mess that birds make, their social natures, and their need for daily feedings mean that you cannot leave your pet bird alone for more than one day. Even though it may seem that they don’t finish the food and water you give them, they often dirty it so quickly with feces and mess that both need regular changing.

What should you not buy for a bird?

Things you shouldn’t buy, but may be told to get anyway:

Over-the-counter medications, including antibiotics, feather-picking “cures,” vitamins, or parasite controls.
Sandpaper perches.
Seed-exclusive diets.
Plastic toys that can be swallowed.
Grit.
Nesting boxes (except for a breeding bird)

Where do birds like to be touched?

Birds also tend to enjoy being petted around their ears. (Take care around the eyes, though.) When the bird seems relaxed and more used to petting, try petting the back of its head and neck. Birds also tend to enjoy being scratched under their beaks.