Red-and-green Macaw
Also known as Ara chloropterus, green-winged macaw, Green-winged macaw
species of bird
AI overview
The red-and-green macaw is a large, colorful parrot species native to South America, known for its striking red plumage and green wings. These birds play an important role in their rainforest ecosystems by helping to spread seeds through their diet of nuts and fruits.
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Species
Least ConcernMaximum longevity: 50.1 years (captivity) Observations: One male specimen was still alive after 50.1 years in captivity when it was sold (Brouwer et al. 2000).
via IUCN
Wikidata facts
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- 189 Red-and-green macaw couple flying in Chapada dos Guimarães National Park Photo by Giles Laurent.jpg
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Article
The red-and-green macaw (Ara chloropterus), also known as the green-winged macaw, is a large, mostly-red macaw of the genus Ara. It is popular in aviculture, and is the second most commonly kept macaw species after the blue-and-yellow macaw. However, they are not as common in captivity as the blue-and-yellow, and are much more expensive; prices are often double that of the blue-and-gold.
This is the largest of the genus Ara, widespread in the forests and woodlands of northern and central South America. However, in common with other macaws, in recent years there has been a marked decline in its numbers due to habitat loss and illegal capture for the parrot trade.