We here at grey forums know the joys of living with an African Grey, there intelligence, there shyness, there vocal ability, the way they are slow to except change and the way you have to earn their trust and are loyal. They are truly an awesome companion that fill your life with lots of joy.
Those here at grey forums that have taken in a amazon know that when an amazon comes into your home you are stepping into a new dimension of parroting. One that is just as enjoyable as having an African grey in your home
They are two sides of a coin, different, yet the same. Both are very intelligent and have vocal ability
when it comes to speaking and making many other sounds and just like a grey can be very loyal to its care giver.
The difference between the two is that a grey may be shy, but a amazon will step right up and challenge you. (they both have to be socialized), a zon can be very loud at times as can a grey, but the grey is one of the quieter parrots.
When a guest comes into our home Corky my grey will sit quietly in her cage, but Cricket my zon will do everything she can to get their attention. In time my grey will get into the action with a guest, but my zon is into the action from the start and or will start the action
Corky and Cricket makes my home a well rounded home as many other homes with a combination of parrot species.
This thread is not meant to compare the two as they each are their own and should each be enjoyed for who they are.
Amazon have gotten a bad rap (IMO) and can be a very loving part of a family that also enjoys being with and around you and your family
Lunch with Cricket