Their range extends as far north as Mexico and the southern border of the US, and some vareties are found in Northern Argentina and Uruguay. Their habitat is mature tropical rain forests with high temperatures and high humidity.
Colors range from gray to multi-colored.
Amazon parrots are well adapted to life in the rain forest canopy. Aside from African Gray parrots, Amazons are considered to be the best mimics of the parrot world, especially the Mexican double-yellow headed species. Young and sub-adults group in flocks, in which pairs usually meet. At the beginning of their breeding period, Amazons are more aggressive. Depending on the species, females lay two to five eggs, which are brooded for 26 to 28 days.