White Fronted Amazon (amazona albifrons)

The white fronted amazon is one of the smallest species of amazon averaging 26cm. Male-body green, the feathers edged dusty black; red lores and red area around eyes; white forehead and forecrown; carpal edge and primary coverts red; tail green with red at base. Bill yellow. Eye ring pale grey, eye yellow. Female-carpal edge and primary coverts green.

Diet

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Longevity in captivity

The longevity in captivity has dramatically reduced over the past 20 years. Click here to read more.

Aviculture/Special Adaptations

Quite a placid bird, like to be with others.

IUCN Rating - Least Concern

CITES Rating - Appendix II

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