Although extraordinarily affectionate, because of their strong traits, only an experienced and dedicated bird owner will reap the rewards of owning this type of cockatoo. They lack the loud voices of other cockatoos. They are very playful but they are prone to fatty tumors if not fed a lean diet and given plenty of exercise. Some can become nippy if not trained properly, but many make exceptionally gentle pets. Their smaller size makes them easier to handle.
Amazons are one of the best talking parrots.
They use their voices to talk, sing and unfortunately also to scream and are subject to periodic screaming fits. Many male Amazons are prone to aggressive attacks to anyone other than their favorite person. Although they can be high strung, many are fairly mellow. Spectacled Amazon - Spectacleds are the smallest of the Amazon Parrots. They are often high-strung and nippy when mature.