Blue-and-yellow Macaw
NameBlue-and-yellow Macaw
Common NameBlue-and-yellow Macaw
Scientific NameAra ararauna
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)107
Length (cm)81
Weight (g)1100
Plumage DetailsUpperparts (back, wings, tail) are bright blue, while the underparts (chest, belly) are vibrant golden-yellow. They have a green crown, a bare white facial patch with fine black feather lines, and a black throat patch.
Vocalization / CallLoud, raucous squawks and screeches, often emitted in a series, used for long-distance communication and within flocks.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to tropical South America, found from eastern Panama south through much of Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and parts of Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Distinctive bright blue and yellow plumage, Bare white facial patch with black feather lines, Black throat patch, Long, tapering tail
Description
The Blue-and-yellow Macaw is a large, vibrant parrot known for its striking blue and yellow plumage. These highly social birds are often seen in pairs or small flocks, inhabiting tropical forests and wetlands.
