Blue-and-yellow Macaw
Blue-and-yellow Macaw (<em>Ara ararauna</em>) is a species of African &amp; New World Parrots (<em>Psittacidae</em>) in the order Parrots.
Overview
Blue-and-yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna) is a species of African & New World Parrots (Psittacidae) in the order Parrots. A spectacular large parrot with a blue back and golden-yellow breast; social, flying in pairs or small flocks over South American forests; nests in tree cavities; a popular and charismatic pet, long-lived.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Ara; binomial: Ara ararauna; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 80-90cm. Average lifespan: 30-50 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
