White-fronted Amazon
Amazona albifrons
Central America • White-fronted Parrot
IUCN Status
Least Concern
The White-fronted Amazon (Amazona albifrons), also known as the White-fronted Parrot, is a small and lively Amazon parrot from Central America. It is easily recognised by its bright green body, distinctive white forehead and crown, red lores, and blue crown patch. Known for its playful, intelligent, and vocal personality, this species is one of the smaller and more manageable Amazons, making it a popular choice for keepers who want a talking parrot in a more compact size.
General Description
| Common Name | White-fronted Amazon (White-fronted Parrot) |
| Latin Name | Amazona albifrons |
| Family | Psittacidae • Amazon Parrots |
| Adult Size | 25–28 cm (10–11 in) |
| Weight | 200–300 g |
| Life Span | 40–60+ years in captivity |
| Sexual Maturity | 3–5 years |
| Clutch Size | 3–5 eggs |
| Gender Difference | Minimal visual dimorphism. Males are slightly larger with broader heads; DNA testing is recommended. |
| Natural Habitat | Tropical dry forests, woodlands, and savannas in Central America. |
| Origin / Range | Central America: Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, and Nicaragua. |
| Care Level | Intermediate • Compact size and good talking ability |
Amazona albifrons • Adult showing white forehead and red lores
WHITE-FRONTED AMAZON • SMALL & LIVELY CENTRAL AMERICAN SPECIES
Plumage & Features
The White-fronted Amazon is predominantly bright green with a prominent white forehead and crown, red lores, and blue crown patch. It has a red wing speculum and a red tail band with blue edges. The beak is horn-coloured with a dark tip.
Juveniles have less white on the forehead and duller red lores. This species is known for being one of the smaller and more manageable Amazons, with good talking ability and a lively personality.
Conservation Status:
Least Concern (IUCN Red List) — CITES Appendix II
Amazona Genus
Central America
White-fronted Amazon