Blue-fronted Parrot

Native to the forests, woodlands, and savannas of Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina, the blue-fronted parrot — also called the blue-fronted amazon or turquoise-fronted amazon — is a mostly green parrot named for the patch of blue feathers across its forehead, set off by bright yellow markings around the eyes and cheeks. Just how much blue and yellow each bird shows can vary quite a bit from one individual to the next.

Blue-fronted parrots are among the most popular Amazon parrots in aviculture, prized for a talking ability that rivals some of the best-known talking parrot species. In the wild, they travel in noisy flocks, especially around dawn and dusk. Decades of capture for the pet trade have taken a toll on wild populations, even as escaped and released birds have established small feral populations far outside their native range, from South America to parts of Europe.

Come see our blue-fronted parrot at Plumpton Park Zoo — plan your visit.