Blue-fronted Amazon: incubation period, weaning age and breeding
Blue-fronted Amazon eggs hatch after 26–28 days of incubation. Chicks fledge at 56–63 days and are weaned and independent at about 84–100 days. A typical clutch is 2–4 eggs.
Breeding numbers
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Adult weight (g) | 350-500 |
| Length (cm) | 35-38 |
| Clutch size | 2-4 |
| Incubation (days) | 26-28 |
| Fledging (days) | 56-63 |
| Weaning / independence (days) | 84-100 |
| Breeding age (maturity) | 48–72 months |
| Lifespan (years) | 40-60 |
| Breeding season | Spring |
| Sexing | DNA. |
Origin: South America — Scientific name: Amazona aestiva
Size: 37 cm, 350-500 g
Breeding and care tips
Prone to obesity - limit oily seeds. Males can turn aggressive in season.
Mutations and colours
Named only (not confirmed or polygenic — not used in the calculation): Blue (parblue), Lutino.
Zajel's genetics lab predicts chick colours from both parents for established mutations only; disputed ones are shown with a note and left out of the calculation.
Need the exact date? Use the egg hatch calculator and the weaning age chart.
Related species
- Peach-faced lovebird
- Fischer's & masked lovebird
- Black-cheeked lovebird
- Nyasa Lilian's lovebird
- Cockatiel
- Indian ringneck
- Alexandrine parakeet
- Plum-headed parakeet
Frequently asked questions
How long do Blue-fronted Amazon eggs take to hatch?
Blue-fronted Amazon eggs hatch after 26-28 days of incubation.
How many eggs does a Blue-fronted Amazon lay?
Usually 2-4 eggs per clutch.
When do Blue-fronted Amazon chicks leave the nest?
Chicks fledge at about 56-63 days old.
When are Blue-fronted Amazon chicks weaned?
They are weaned and independent at about 84-100 days.
At what age can a Blue-fronted Amazon breed?
A Blue-fronted Amazon reaches breeding age at about 48–72 months; pairing earlier is not advised.
What is the Blue-fronted Amazon breeding season?
Spring
How do you tell a male Blue-fronted Amazon from a female?
DNA.
How long does a Blue-fronted Amazon live?
About 40-60 years with good care.