Regular baths will also help use some of that energy. They also need small unexpected changes in their training or routine, to avoid being nervous around new people, places and objects. Outdoor trips taken with you under care will expand their world in what they see, hear and say. Zachary loves car rides and trips. You can see some pictures in his Outdoor Excursion page .
All pet parrots blossom well in a happy and stable household.
However, Amazons and others pet birds need a smoke free environment to live a healthy life. Although everyone's opinion is different, my opinion is that if you can't give up smoking at home, then don't get a pet bird. Behavioral problems in parrots are a result of several things, but not feeling good physically is the primary reason for them. By that point the bird had been sufferring for a while. Please don't put them through that .