About the Turquoise-fronted Amazon
The blue-fronted amazon, also called the blue-fronted parrot, the turquoise-fronted amazon and the turquoise-fronted parrot, is a South American species of amazon parrot and one of the most common amazon parrots kept in captivity as a pet or companion parrot. Its common name is derived from the distinctive blue/turquoise marking on its head just above its beak.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Amazona aestiva |
| Species Codes | bufpar, TFAM |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Turquoise-fronted Amazon belong to?
The Turquoise-fronted Amazon (Amazona aestiva) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Turquoise-fronted Amazon?
The Turquoise-fronted Amazon is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Turquoise-fronted Amazon?
The blue-fronted amazon, also called the blue-fronted parrot, the turquoise-fronted amazon and the turquoise-fronted parrot, is a South American species of amazon parrot and one of the most common amazon parrots kept in captivity as a pet or companion parrot. Its common name is derived from the dist...
Where can I report a Turquoise-fronted Amazon sighting?
You can log sightings of Turquoise-fronted Amazon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bufpar, or on iNaturalist.
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