Rescued a Amazon parrot — need all the advice I can get!

Hi everyone! I recently adopted a rescue Amazon parrot from a shelter near downtown Toronto. Their name is Tango (the shelter named them but it stuck). They're a bit shy and don't trust easily — no idea what their previous situation was. I want to give them the absolute best life possible. Any tips for helping a rescue bird settle in and learn to trust again?

Welcome to the forum! Great to have another bird lover from the GTA. Your Amazon parrot sounds adorable — what's their personality like?

Welcome to the forum! Great to have another bird lover from the GTA. Your Amazon parrot sounds adorable — what's their personality like?

YES! This is exactly what I needed to read today. My Amazon parrot and I have been going through the same thing!

Oh my bird did this for about a few days and I tried everything. Honestly, time was the biggest factor. They just grew out of it.

So I had this exact problem about a year ago. Let me share what I learned. The key thing is removing mirrors from the cage — can cause hormonal or aggressive behavior. A lot of people also recommend giving warm food (like a warmed mash) on cold Toronto mornings. My avian vet in the Danforth also suggested checking for being moved to a new cage or new room which can sometimes be an underlying factor. Good luck — feel free to DM me if you have questions!

If you're near Oakville, PetSmart on Kennedy Rd actually has a decent bird section. Better than most locations.

If you're in Hamilton, check out the avian vet on Hurontario St. They're amazing with Amazon parrot specifically.