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Amazone à front bleu

Amazona aestiva

Near Threatened

About

One of the most popular pet parrots in the world after the budgerigar and African grey, blue-fronted amazons are recognized by their bright yellow face with blue forehead and red-orange shoulder patches. Native to central South America in Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina, they inhabit forest, woodland, and palm groves. Highly intelligent with strong mimicry and speech abilities, they have been kept as pets since the 1700s. Wild populations face pressure from trapping.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Europe (9 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Psittaciformes (Parrots)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Amazona

Species

Amazona aestiva (Amazone à front bleu)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アオボウシインコ

Chinese 蓝顶鹦哥

Spanish Amazona frentiazul

French Amazone à front bleu

German Rotbugamazone

Portuguese papagaio

Russian Синелобый амазон

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Amazone à couronne lilas

Amazona finschi

Endangered

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Amazone à épaulettes jaunes

Amazona barbadensis

Near Threatened

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Amazone à front blanc

Amazona albifrons

Least Concern

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Amazone à front jaune

Amazona ochrocephala

Least Concern

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Amazone à joues bleues

Amazona brasiliensis

Near Threatened

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Amazone à joues vertes

Amazona viridigenalis

Endangered

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Amazone à lores rouges

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Amazone à front bleu?

The scientific name of Amazone à front bleu is Amazona aestiva. It belongs to the genus Amazona.

What is the conservation status of Amazone à front bleu?

Amazone à front bleu (Amazona aestiva) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Amazone à front bleu live?

Amazone à front bleu is found in Widely distributed across Europe (9 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

What family does Amazone à front bleu belong to?

Amazone à front bleu (Amazona aestiva) belongs to the genus Amazona, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

What kingdom does Amazone à front bleu belong to?

Amazone à front bleu (Amazona aestiva) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Amazone à front bleu?

The closest relatives of Amazone à front bleu in the genus Amazona include Amazone à couronne lilas, Amazone à épaulettes jaunes, Amazone à front blanc, Amazone à front jaune, Amazone à joues bleues.