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.
At a glance
- Scientific name
- Amazona aestiva
- Category
- Birds
- Animal type
- Bird
- Other names
- amazone
Some species are regulated (CITES, ownership permits) — check the rules before keeping one.
