Blue-headed Macaw
NameBlue-headed Macaw
Common NameBlue-headed Macaw
Scientific NamePrimolius couloni
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)52.5
Length (cm)42
Weight (g)240
Plumage DetailsThe head is a vibrant blue, fading to a paler blue or whitish on the face, with a white bare facial patch. The body is predominantly green, with blue primary flight feathers. The undertail coverts are red, and the long tail is green at the base, transitioning to blue towards the tip, with red on the underside base.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of harsh, guttural squawks and screeches, typical of macaws, often emitted while in flight or when alarmed.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Peru, northwestern Bolivia, and the extreme western part of Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesBlue head contrasting with a green body, White bare facial patch, Red undertail coverts, Long, pointed tail with blue and red markings, Relatively small size for a macaw
Description
The Blue-headed Macaw is a medium-sized parrot characterized by its striking blue head and green body plumage. These social birds are typically found in humid lowland and foothill forests, often foraging in the canopy for fruits and seeds.
