Panama Yellow-fronted Amazons
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The Panama Yellow-fronted Amazon Parrots' range stretches from Northern Colombia to Western Panama.
They are generally known for their good temperament, gentle personalities and outstanding talking abilities.
They are sometimes confused with the Yellow-crowned Amazons; however, the Panamas are smaller and are a darker shade of green. The Yellow-crowned Amazon also have orangish spots on both sides of the upper mandible and the rest of the beak and cere are darker than that of true Panama Amazon Parrots.
Description:
- Size: 12 - 13 inches
- Head: Yellow forehead, blue wash on the crown
Beak: Grayish horn with dark tip - Feet: Horn color, almost white
Care / Procurement:
They cost between $500 and $1,000 (depending on location and source). For information on purchasing this bird, please consider the following resources:
- What Bird Fits Into My Lifestyle?
- Procuring Birds
- Do you breed this species and would like to be listed? Click here for info.
- NOTE: Aviculturists and breeders of Protected Species that take part in the preservation and conservation of critically endangered birds are encouraged to list their group information at no cost to them. Please e-mail me the information.
Please refer to the following websites for information:
- Optimal nutrition to keep your bird healthy
- Housing your bird
- Caring for your companion bird
Training and Behavioral Guidance:
- Amazon Parrots generally present challenges, such as excessive screaming or chewing - especially at certain stages in their life. They do discover their beaks as method of "disciplining us" once they are out of the "baby stage" and they can generally be somewhat naughty, and it really is important to learn to understand them and to guide their behavior before an undesirable behavior has been established. Undisciplined parrots will chew on electric wiring potentially causing house fires. They regard anything in your home as a "toy" that can be explored and chewed on; destroying items that you may hold dear or are simply valuable. Even a young bird that has not been neglected and abused requires proper guidance; this becomes even more challenging when it involves a rescued bird that may require rehabilitation.
- Web Resources: I put together web resources for you to help you understand your pet bird and properly direct him. Please visit this website for valuable tips on parrot behavior and training.
- If you are, as I am, a visual learner and prefer step-by-step instructions to train your pet, I recommend:
- the Parrot Training Course to teach your parrot to:
- Stop Biting
- Perform Tricks &
- Tame ANY SIZE bird you could possibly own
- and/or try the "Teach Your Parrot to Talk" Training Course.
- the Parrot Training Course to teach your parrot to:
Photos provided by: R&B Aviary - Breeder & Parrot Connoisseur
Species: Scientific: Amazona ochrocephala panamensis
... English: Panama Yellow-fronted Amazon ... Dutch: Panama
Amazone ... German: Panama Amazone ... French: Amazone de Panama 
CITES II - Endangered
Species
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