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THE PARROT SPECIES FIELD GUIDE · Psittacidae

Turquoise-fronted Amazon

Amazona aestiva

Meet the turquoise-fronted amazon: its taxonomic place, natural range and conservation record.

Turquoise-fronted Amazon — Amazona aestiva
Turquoise-fronted Amazon
SPECIES NOTES

A closer look.

Scientific names follow AviList v2025b. Read the taxonomy and source notes for changes in classification.

About this species

The blue-fronted amazon (Amazona aestiva), 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.

Conservation record

AviList v2025b records this species as near threatened. Assessments and taxonomy can change; follow the source checklist for updates.

Sources & image credit

Names, family, range and conservation record: AviList Core Team (2026), AviList v2025b, CC BY 4.0. Species summary: Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0. Length, weight and longevity when listed: World Parrot Trust species account.

Image: Charles J. Sharp. Original file and full credit · CC BY-SA 4.0. Display size and encoding adjusted.