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White-fronted AmazonSpectacled Amazon ~ White-browed Amazon Family: Psittacidae
Though they are the very smallest of all the amazons, the White-fronted Amazon, Spectacled Amazon, or White-browed Amazon is totally clueless in this regard. It will delight and entertain you with its very large and bold personality!This dynamic little amazon is totally unconscious of its small size which is only about 10 inches (26 cm) long and is very amusing with its adventuresome antics. The White-fronted Amazon or Spectacled Amazon is very agile, as well as an avid chewer. It makes a good pet for adults and children alike and is a fairly good talker. It is quieter than its larger cousins though like all amazons, it can be a bit noisy. The White-fronted Amazon or Spectacled Amazon is one of only two of the 27 amazons species that can be sexed visually. The female is similar to the male but without a red edge on the wing. The other amazon that can be visually sexed is the Yellow-lored Amazon Amazona Xantholora but it is rarely seen in the pet industry. Like most amazons these little birds are very social, enjoying the companionship of people as well as other amazons. They make a wonderful companion and will quickly form a strong bond with their owner. For more information about the care of Amazon parrots see:
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Distribution:
These birds range from Mexico to western Costa Rico in Central
America and inhabit dry bushy areas or deciduous forests.
Description:
The White-fronted Amazon or Spectacled Amazon has green
plumage with a white to yellowish-white forehead and the crown is a greenish-blue.
The lores are a bright red that extends back around the eyes. The outer
feathers of the wings are edged in a red on the male (but not on the female)
and there is a red speculum. The eye is yellowish surrounded by an unfeathered
gray-white ring. The beak is yellowish and the legs are a bright gray.
Juveniles have less red on the head and none on the wing
edge, the forehead is yellowish, their eyes are darker.
Size - Weight:
Mature birds are the smallest of all the amazon, reaching about
10 inches (27 cm) long from the head to the tip of the tail.
Care and feeding:
A roomy cage is required unless the bird is to be let out
for extended periods. Many birds can spend a good deal of their time on
a play pen or parrot perch.
In the wild these birds eat fruits, seeds, nuts, berries,
blossoms and leaf buds, as well as foraging in corn fields. The Amazon's
main diet should primarily be seeds, nuts, fruits, and green vegetables.
A commercially prepared parrot mix or pelleted diet can also be beneficial.
See About Amazon Parrots: Housing and About Amazon Parrots: Care and Feeding for more information.
Social Behaviors:
Amazons enjoy human interaction as well as interaction with
other birds. In the wild they are very social birds living in groups.
They are seen in flocks, generally in small groups of up to about 20 birds,
but occasionally in groups of several hundred birds. They also form permanent
pairs when they are sexually mature.
See About Amazon Parrots: Social Behaviors for information on developing a well rounded Amazon.
Activities:
Loves to climb and play. Provide lots of toys. Also
needs room to stretch its wings although climbing seems to be its favorite
activity.
Breeding/Reproduction:
These amazons are commonly bred in captivity. At the onset
of warm weather (April to early May) courtship will begin. The hen will
then lay three to four eggs which incubate for about 26 - 28 days. The
young will leave the nest at about 7 - 8 weeks. As with many parrots,
the male will eat for both himself and the female while she incubates
the eggs and feeds the young. The male regurgitates the food for the female
to eat. He gets a lot less picky about what he eats at these times!
See About Amazon Parrots: Breeding/Reproduction for more information on breeding.
Potential Problems:
These birds are hardy and healthy if provided with a good environment
and a good diet. Amazons can be noisy first thing in the morning, and
just before the sun sets. This is easy to control, they can often be quieted
by just covering their cage for a short period of time.
See About Amazon Parrots: Potential Problems for information on health.
Availability: Readily available.
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Comments from people who have kept this pet:
I had a beautiful pair of these lovely inquisitive exciting birds but unfortunately due to a wasp sting my cock bird (tiger) died which has left me with Tammy my female. I am desperately looking for a male for her as she has become so lonely and quiet since he has gone. Although my pair live in an aviary I am in with them every day so that they are not only very lovable to me but also have the freedom to do their own thing when they want - I am not interested in breeding them, as I think there are enough unwanted birds around already.
We have 3 of these dynamo parrots and adore all of them. The first 2 were taken in together, via our sanctuary, and that was only 3 years ago. Since that day in February, we have enjoyed our babys immensely. We have poncho, baby and jasmine. I would not hesitate to recommend these little packages of dynamite for anyone looking for a parrot in a small package. You get small packaging, but large personality. My boy poncho is in his 30s and still has enough energy to stay with me 24 hours a day, and he even sleeps and eats in my lap, and stays with me all the time. I adore these birds, and would love to breed for preservation. So if you are looking, get yourself a white front. You won't regret it, that is if you are up to the challenge of keeping up with these bundles of energy.
I have a 10 year old white fronted amazon named Elliot Micheal, Ellie for short. This bird is the best thing ever. Since our football rivaries were orange he attacks this little orange football like theres no tommorrow, he's even grabbed it ut of my hands and flew off with it. I admit he's extremely spoiled and loves to be the center of attention. He does the wolf whistle and says please and thank, yes and no, shut-up and even screams wake-up for me when he hears the alarm clock. I wouldn't trade him for anything, we do everything together including eating and watching our favorite shows(he loves the disney channel), during movies we BOTH have popcorn. So thanks so much for your sight. I try to learn as much as I can so I can make him happy because when we got him they said he was abused. Thanks again.
My White Fronted Amazon has been sexed a female. I have noticed when she is very content, that she exudes a musky odor. This is on top of her normal "amazon odor". I have not seen any documentation regarding this. My Yellow Nape does not do this.
I am owned by a White Fronted Amazon named Emerald. That's "Emmie" for short. Emmie is marked like a male, but acts like a female. He has a pet budgie that he feeds and protects relentlessly and lives in my bird room with 13cockatiels and 3 budgies. Emmie loves me, and inter-acts with me, but I must go into the bird room to visit. Emmie will not leave the rest of the flock even though Emmie is never allowed inside the others flight cage. Emmie can be deadly to smaller birds if not watched--Amazons must have their way or else!!! Emerald whistles the Mexican hat dance, and says I love you, come here, and how are you? Emmie also speaks fluent budgie and cockatiel. When Emerald is scared he will fly outside of the bird room to find me, and has a habit of turning his back on anything that he doesn't want to confront. New owners need to remember to keep these guys socialized and happy. The time it takes to socialize them is well worth it. I love Emerald, and Emerald loves me.
Tonto came into my life in 1983 & pretty much runs the house. He will sometimes sleep with his girlfriend Sadie a nine/almost 10year old Rottweiler/Black Lab at the foot of my bed (where he can also view himself in the mirrored closet doors). He helps in the kitchen too, he cleans chicken bones (loves the marrow) on the kitchen counter & will throw scraps down to his girlfriend. For christmas last year he got a full floor to ceiling tree in the corner of our living room so he can hang out with us when watchin TV (likes football very much) & will attack my brother if he tries to pet Sadie...
Author: Clarice Brough, CAS.
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