Military Macaw
NameMilitary Macaw
Common NameMilitary Macaw
Scientific NameAra militaris
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)100
Length (cm)75
Weight (g)950
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage, with a distinctive red patch on the forehead. The bare facial skin is white with fine black feather lines. Primary and secondary flight feathers are blue, and the long, pointed tail is reddish-brown with blue tips on the underside.
Vocalization / CallLoud, raucous, guttural squawks and screeches, often heard in flight or when communicating within a flock.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeDisjunct populations found from Mexico through Central America (Guatemala, Honduras) and into South America (Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina).
Identifying FeaturesBright green body plumage, Red forehead patch, Bare white facial skin with black feather lines, Large, dark grey to black bill, Blue flight feathers, Long, pointed tail with reddish-brown and blue coloration
Description
The Military Macaw is a large, vibrant green parrot known for its striking red forehead and blue flight feathers. These social birds are typically found in tropical and subtropical forests, often in mountainous regions, where they forage for seeds and fruits.
