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The Blue-throated Macaw, scientifically named *Ara glaucogularis*, is a species of bird belonging to the genus *Ara*. It is also referred to by the names macaw Wagler, Blaukehlara, and Guacamayo barbiazul. This diurnal organism is classified under the class Aves and is characterized by blue coloration.
The species is endemic to the Moxos savanna within South America. Its IUCN conservation status is listed as Critically Endangered, and it is included in Appendix I of CITES. The average litter size for this species is 2.4.
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Blue-throated Macaw
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Maximum longevity: 22 years (captivity) Observations: One specimen lived for 22 years in captivity (Brouwer et al. 2000).
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- IUCN conservation status
- Critically Endangered
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- Ara glaucogularis
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- Ara glaucogularis
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- Moxos savanna
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- Ara glaucogularis
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- modrogrli ara
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- 2.4
- CITES Appendix
- Appendix I of CITES
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- A. glaucogularis
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- blue
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- South America
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Encyclopedic overview
The blue-throated macaw (Ara glaucogularis), also known as the Caninde macaw or Wagler's macaw, is a macaw endemic to a small area of north-central Bolivia, known as Los Llanos de Moxos. In 2014 this species was designated by law as a natural patrimony of Bolivia. Until 2010, it was hunted by native people to make feathered "Moxeño" headdresses for "machetero" ritual dances.
Recent population and range estimates suggest that about 208–303 adult individuals remain in the wild. Its demise was brought upon by nesting competition, avian predation, and a small native range, exacerbated by indigenous hunting and capture for the pet trade. Current threats continue to include hunting and trapping as well as tree cutting, invasive species, disease, and use of powders or foams used to extinguish fires. It is listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN in the wild and is protected by trading prohibitions.
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