Ara macao

E917680

Ara macao, commonly known as the scarlet macaw, is a large, brightly colored parrot native to Central and South American rainforests and renowned for its vivid red, yellow, and blue plumage.

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instanceOf bird species
macaw
parrot
taxon
activityPattern diurnal
averageLength about 81–96 cm
averageWeight about 900–1100 g
binomialName Ara macao
citesListing CITES Appendix I
class Aves
clutchSize usually 2–4 eggs
commonName guacamaya roja
scarlet macaw
culturalSignificance national bird of Honduras
describedBy Carl Linnaeus
diet clay from riverbanks
flowers
fruits
leaves
nuts
seeds
distributionNote range fragmented in parts of Central America
family Psittacidae
flightAbility strong flyer
genus Ara
habitat gallery forest
lowland evergreen forest
tropical rainforest
hasSubspecies Ara macao cyanoptera
Ara macao macao
IUCNStatus Least Concern
IUCNStatusSystem IUCN Red List
kingdom Animalia
lifespanInCaptivity up to 60–75 years
lifespanInWild up to 40–50 years
nativeTo Belize
Bolivia
Brazil
Central America
Colombia
Costa Rica
Ecuador
Guatemala
Honduras
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama
Peru
South America
Venezuela
nestingSite large tree cavities
order Psittaciformes
phylum Chordata
plumageColor blue
red
yellow
reproduction lays eggs in tree cavities
socialBehavior forms small flocks
often found in pairs
taxonRank species
threat habitat loss
illegal pet trade
vocalization loud harsh squawks
yearDescribed 1758

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