Chestnut-fronted Macaw
NameChestnut-fronted Macaw
Common NameChestnut-fronted Macaw
Scientific NameAra severus
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)81
Length (cm)48
Weight (g)350
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage with blue flight feathers and tail tip. It has a bare white facial patch, a dark grey/black beak, and a distinctive chestnut-brown band across its forehead. A red patch is visible on the underwing coverts during flight.
Vocalization / CallLoud, raucous screeches and squawks, often emitted in flight or when disturbed. They also produce various chattering and gurgling sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, ranging from eastern Panama south through Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and into central Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesChestnut-brown forehead band, Bare white facial patch, Green body plumage, Blue flight feathers and tail tip, Red patch on underwing coverts
Description
The Chestnut-fronted Macaw is a medium-sized, predominantly green parrot with a distinctive chestnut-brown band on its forehead. It is known for its loud vocalizations and social behavior, often seen in pairs or small flocks foraging in the forest canopy.
