Blue-winged Macaw
NameBlue-winged Macaw
Common NameBlue-winged Macaw
Scientific NamePrimolius maracana
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)66
Length (cm)40.5
Weight (g)260
Plumage DetailsThe body is mainly green, with blue primary coverts and flight feathers visible on the wings. A prominent red patch is present on the lower belly, and a small red spot adorns the forehead. The bare facial skin is yellow, and the bill is dark grey to black.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include harsh, rolling screeches, squawks, and chattering calls, often given in flight or when alarmed. They are generally less noisy than larger macaw species.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in eastern South America, primarily in Brazil, Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina, inhabiting tropical and subtropical lowland forests.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size for a macaw, Predominantly green plumage, Blue primary coverts and flight feathers, Red belly patch, Red forehead spot, Bare yellow facial skin
Description
A small, predominantly green macaw characterized by its blue primary coverts and flight feathers. It has a distinctive red patch on its belly and a red spot on its forehead, contrasting with its bare yellow facial skin. These social birds are often seen in pairs or small flocks foraging in the forest canopy.
