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Description
Amazon
Parrots are considered the second best vocalizes in the parrot world,
second only to the African Gray. The three Amazons, which are known
to be the best talkers, are the Yellow Nape, Yellow Head and the
Blue Front. In addition to learning a large vocabulary, many will
also whistle, sing and mimic household sounds. Blue Fronted Amazons
are highly intelligent parrots that may sometimes be moody. The
males may become particularly moody when they reach maturity and
many will bite at this time. Both males and females may display
increased aggression as they reach sexual maturity and during molts.
Patience during this period is required. Blue-Fronted Amazons love
to climb and chew on things. They should be supervised at all times
if they are let out of their cages, or accidents may happen. In
the wild, Blue-Fronted Amazons often flock with other species of
Amazon Parrots. They are found in forests and open savannahs. In
the natural environment, Blue-Fronted Amazons feed primarily on
fruits, seeds, vegetables and fruits. In captivity, however, nuts
and seeds should be kept to a minimum because they tend to cause
obesity in captive Amazons.
Averaging
about fifteen inches in length, the Blue-Fronted Amazon is a beautiful
and graceful animal. The bird is primarily green in color, with
green feathers that have darker green edges. The Blue-Fronted Amazon
has a bright blue forehead and blue and white feathers that often
appear on the crown. They have vibrant yellow markings on their
ears, cheeks and crown. Their wings are often either red or red
and yellow.
Blue-Fronted
Amazons can be found in the wild in Eastern Brazil, Paraguay, Northern
Argentina and Northern and Eastern Bolivia. They are easy to train
and, if treated well, are excellent pets. An improperly cared for
Blue-Fronted Amazon can become rather aggressive. Blue-Fronted Amazons
usually bond with one owner and should not be passed among people
if possible.
Specific Care Information: Relative Care Ease:
Average
Blue-Fronted Amazon Parrots should be kept in a cage that is at
least 24inches x 26inches x 24inches, though larger is better. They
should also be provided with lots of toys, especially things they
can climb on or chew. The diet of the Blue-Fronted Amazon in captivity
should consist of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as a good
commercial pelleted diet. They may also be given some nuts and seeds,
though like most Amazons, the Blue Front is prone to obesity so
seeds should be kept to a minimum. And for this same reason their
diet should be low in fat.
Blue-Fronted
Amazons adore the water and may enjoy being bathed. To keep them
from escaping, six or seven of their flight feathers can be trimmed.
The tips of their toenails should also be kept trimmed.
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