Bird · GBIF taxon 2479618
White-fronted Amazon
Amazona albifronsAlso known as White-fronted Parrot, Spectacled Amazon Parrot, Spectacled Amazon
White-fronted Amazons fill the dry woodlands and coastal mangroves of Central America with loud, metallic calls and impressive vocal miming. Distinctive among green parrots, males feature a bright white forehead, vibrant blue crown, red around the eyes, and brilliant crimson wing patches. These highly social birds form tight monogamous pairs within larger feeding flocks, nesting high in natural tree hollows or abandoned woodpecker cavities.
ColorfulSocialVocal
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Wild seeds
- Tree fruits
- Pine nuts
Predators
- Hawks
- Falcons
- Owls
ThreatsPoaching for the pet trade, habitat clearing for agriculture
HabitatsDry deciduous forests, open woodlands, savannas, mangroves
Life span40–50 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyPsittacidae
- SpeciesAmazona albifrons
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Capable of delivering a sharp bite if cornered; observe wild flocks from a respectful distance.
Responsible observation
- Listen for noisy calls: Scan the upper forest canopy in early morning when flocks move between roosts and feeding sites.
- Look for wing color: Check red wing patches to distinguish males from females in good light.
- Keep distance near nest sites: Avoid approaching tree cavities during breeding season to prevent nest abandonment.
Close Relative (c) Jan Ebr & Ivana Ebrová, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Jan Ebr & Ivana Ebrová · cc-by
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Close Relative (c) James M. Maley, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by James M. Maley · cc-by
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