White-fronted Amazon
NameWhite-fronted Amazon
Common NameWhite-fronted Amazon
Scientific NameAmazona albifrons
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)44.5
Length (cm)26
Weight (g)215
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage, with a prominent white forehead and a blue crown. A bright red patch surrounds the eyes, and there are blue primary feathers and a red speculum on the wings, visible in flight. The beak is pale yellow.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a variety of loud, squawking, chattering, and whistling calls. Their vocalizations are often heard in flight or when perched, serving for communication within flocks.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Central America and Mexico, ranging from northwestern Mexico south through Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
Identifying FeaturesWhite forehead, Blue crown, Red eye-ring, Green body plumage, Pale yellow beak, Blue primary feathers and red speculum on wings
Description
The White-fronted Amazon is a small to medium-sized parrot, predominantly green with a distinctive white forehead and blue crown. These social birds are often seen in pairs or small flocks, known for their strong, direct flight and loud vocalizations.
