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Blue-fronted Parrot / Turquoise-fronted Amazon

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.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Psittaciformes (तोता)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Amazona

Species

Amazona aestiva (Blue-fronted Parrot / Turquoise-fronted Amazon)

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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Blue-cheeked Parrot / Blue-cheeked Amazon

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Orange-winged Parrot / Orange-winged Amazon

Amazona amazonica

Least Concern

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Red-lored Parrot / Red-lored Amazon

Amazona autumnalis

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Mealy Parrot / Mealy Amazon

Amazona farinosa

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Scaly-naped Parrot / Scaly-naped Amazon

Amazona mercenaria

Least Concern

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Yellow-crowned Parrot / Yellow-crowned Amazon

Amazona ochrocephala

Least Concern

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Hispaniolan Parrot / Hispaniolan Amazon

Amazona ventralis

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Black-billed Parrot / Black-billed Amazon

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue-fronted Parrot / Turquoise-fronted Amazon?

The scientific name of Blue-fronted Parrot / Turquoise-fronted Amazon is Amazona aestiva. It belongs to the genus Amazona.

What is the conservation status of Blue-fronted Parrot / Turquoise-fronted Amazon?

Blue-fronted Parrot / Turquoise-fronted Amazon (Amazona aestiva) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blue-fronted Parrot / Turquoise-fronted Amazon live?

Blue-fronted Parrot / Turquoise-fronted Amazon 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 Blue-fronted Parrot / Turquoise-fronted Amazon belong to?

Blue-fronted Parrot / Turquoise-fronted Amazon (Amazona aestiva) belongs to the genus Amazona, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

What kingdom does Blue-fronted Parrot / Turquoise-fronted Amazon belong to?

Blue-fronted Parrot / Turquoise-fronted Amazon (Amazona aestiva) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).

What are the closest relatives of Blue-fronted Parrot / Turquoise-fronted Amazon?

The closest relatives of Blue-fronted Parrot / Turquoise-fronted Amazon in the genus Amazona include Black-billed Parrot / Black-billed Amazon, Blue-cheeked Parrot / Blue-cheeked Amazon, Orange-winged Parrot / Orange-winged Amazon, Red-lored Parrot / Red-lored Amazon, Mealy Parrot / Mealy Amazon.