White-fronted Amazon
Amazona albifrons
The White-fronted Amazon (Amazona albifrons) is a uncommon african and new world parrot found in 9 countries, weighing about 206 g. The white-fronted amazon also known as the white-fronted parrot, or spectacled amazon parrot, is a Central American species of parrot.
About the White-fronted Amazon
The white-fronted amazon also known as the white-fronted parrot, or spectacled amazon parrot, is a Central American species of parrot. They can imitate a range from 30 to 40 different sounds. Like other large parrots, the white-fronted parrot has a long potential life span, usually around 40 years.
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How to identify it
The white-fronted amazon, at about 25 cm (9.8 in) long, is the smallest of the amazon parrots. This species is named for the bright white patch of feathers on its forehead, although the amount of white varies from individual to individual. They have mostly green plumage with some blue colouring on their outspread wings. They have bright red colouring around their eyes (in some individuals almost like spectacles) and blue colouring behind the patch of white on their foreheads.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a White-fronted Amazon?
- The white-fronted amazon, at about 25 cm (9.8 in) long, is the smallest of the amazon parrots. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a White-fronted Amazon?
- The White-fronted Amazon is a medium sized bird weighing about 206 g.
- Where can you see a White-fronted Amazon?
- The White-fronted Amazon occurs in 9 countries, including Mexico, Costa Rica, Belize, Honduras and Guatemala.
- What birds look similar to a White-fronted Amazon?
- The White-fronted Amazon is most easily confused with the Mealy Amazon, the Red-lored Amazon and the Orange-winged Amazon.
- Is the White-fronted Amazon endangered?
- The White-fronted Amazon is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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