Binomial Nomeclature:
Amazona aestiva
Subspecies:
Amazona aestiva aestiva, Amazona aestiva xanthopteryx
Geographical Distribution: A.a.aestiva tends to live in the southern
rainforests of
Brazil; A.a.xanthopteryx is found SE in the vicinity of
Peru,
Bolivia,
Argentina,
Paraguay, and the southen tip of Brazil.
Physical Size: 8-12
inches,
females being smaller and the subspecies A.a.aestiva tending to be smaller than A.a.xanthopteryx.
Blue fronts, as they are commonly called, have vibrant coloring, with blue just above and around the
beak followed by a larger ring of yellow. Green is the main body color. The coloring on the tips of the wings helps one to differentiate between the subspecies: A.a.xanthopteryx's wing bends have a band of red followed by a band of yellow; A.a.aestiva's wing bends are primarily yellow with the occaisional red flecks. Each type of flight feather is distinguished by its color: red, black, violet, and lime. The tail is green, yellow, and red.
Blue fronts are also known for their strong
personality,
vivacity,
affectionate nature, and "
speaking" abilities. They bond with their owners and they either love you or they hate you. They are attention seekers that are
curious and require constant
mental stimulation. Blues are also known for their
territoriality, whether it be their cage or their favorite person. The human version of an Amazon blue would be
histrionic and
manic with
a tendency for mischief and flamboyant dressing.
Sources:
Blue-Fronted Amazon Parrots, Dr. E.J. Mulawka, 1983