Blue-and-yellow Macaw
Also known as Ara ararauna, blue and yellow macaw, yellow-and-blue macaw, yellow and blue macaw, blue yellow macaw, yellow blue macaw
species of bird
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The blue-and-yellow macaw is a large, colorful parrot species native to South America, recognizable by its bright blue and yellow plumage. It is an important species in its ecosystem and is popular in the pet trade, making it relevant to both wildlife conservation and human culture.
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Species
Least ConcernDer Gelbbrustara (Ara ararauna) ist eine Papageienart der Gattung der Eigentlichen Aras (Ara).
via IUCN
Wikidata facts
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The blue-and-yellow macaw (Ara ararauna), also known as the blue-and-gold macaw, is a large Neotropical parrot with a mostly blue dorsum, light yellow/orange venter, and gradient hues of green on top of its head. It is a member of the large group of neotropical parrots known as macaws. It inhabits forest (especially varzea, but also in open sections of terra firme or unflooded forest), woodland, and savannah of tropical Central and South America, as well as the island of Trinidad in the Caribbean. They are popular in aviculture because of their striking color, ability to talk, ready availability in the marketplace, and close bonding to humans. It is the most commonly kept macaw species in captivity worldwide as a pet or companion parrot and is also the cheapest among the large macaws. As of 2025, there are 1 million blue and gold macaws living in captivity worldwide, one of the highest populations of any large parrot in captivity.
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