About the Turquoise-fronted Amazon
The Turquoise-fronted Amazon (Amazona aestiva) is a species of bird in the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), within the order Psittaciformes. This family contains 183 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code bufpar when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | New World and African Parrots (Psittacidae) |
| Species | Amazona aestiva |
| Species Codes | bufpar, TFAM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Turquoise-fronted Amazon belong to?
The Turquoise-fronted Amazon (Amazona aestiva) belongs to the New World and African Parrots family (Psittacidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Turquoise-fronted Amazon?
The Turquoise-fronted Amazon is a member of the New World and African Parrots family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Turquoise-fronted Amazon sighting?
You can log sightings of Turquoise-fronted Amazon on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bufpar, or on iNaturalist.