Description
Blue-Fronted Amazon Parrot
1. Species Overview
The Blue-Fronted Amazon is a bright and intelligent parrot native to South America. It is known for its green body, blue forehead, yellow facial accents, and red wing patches. This medium-sized Amazon typically reaches 35–38 cm in length and weighs 400–550 grams. The species is monomorphic, so DNA testing is needed to determine sex. With proper care, these parrots can live 40–60 years in captivity.
2. Behavior, Care, and Housing
Blue-Fronted Amazons are social, affectionate, and excellent mimics. They learn words easily and enjoy daily interaction. They require mental stimulation, toys, and enrichment to stay active and healthy. Housing should include a minimum cage size of 36” × 24” × 48”, sturdy perches, and secure locks. A balanced diet includes 60% pellets, 30% fresh vegetables, and 10% fruits or nuts. Avoid toxic foods like avocado, caffeine, and chocolate. These parrots need 3–4 hours of supervised out-of-cage time each day.
3. Health, Breeding, and Availability
Blue-Fronted Amazons are generally hardy but may face issues such as obesity, psittacosis, or feather plucking if stressed or bored. Regular vet visits, beak and nail trims, and varied enrichment are recommended. They reach sexual maturity at 3–5 years, lay 2–4 eggs, and have an incubation period of 26–28 days. The species is listed under CITES II and is considered “Least Concern,” though habitat loss remains a threat. Available options include hand-fed juveniles, DNA-sexed birds, and compatible pairs. Purchases often include a care manual, starter diet guide, and a health guarantee.
Gregory and his folks are excellent breeders! We chose them for their professionalism. The whole process was smooth and well communicated. Our Blue Fronted Amazon baby is really calm and sweet. We love him so much!
I found Gregory from Birds Theory on google. He was the only one to get back to me on birds. We started talking and i decided to put a deposit on a blue front Amazon. Best decision I made!!!!! He helped me the whole way. Sent me updates and pictures. Helped with finding a cage and toys and food. Answered all of my questions. Taught me a lot and honestly gave me the best experience and him and his crew are still there for me!!!! They truly care about the birds and their clients!!!!! I couldn’t be happier!!!!
Great experience with the team at Birds Theory. Gregory is wonderful to work with. Very knowledgeable and responsive. Highly recommend. Charlie is adjusting well to his new home.
Gregory did an exceptional job with our new family member, Jersey. She’s incredibly sweet, well-behaved, and adorable. From the beginning to the end, they made the process seamless and effortless, providing us with updates throughout. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.