Red-bellied Macaw
NameRed-bellied Macaw
Common NameRed-bellied Macaw
Scientific NameOrthopsittaca manilata
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)75
Length (cm)48.5
Weight (g)330
Plumage DetailsOverall dull green plumage, with a blue-tinged crown and nape. It has a large, bare, yellow facial patch extending to the lores and around the eye. The belly and vent area feature a rufous-red patch, giving the bird its common name.
Vocalization / CallKnown for loud, harsh, and guttural calls, often described as 'screeching' or 'squawking,' typically given in flight or when alarmed.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in tropical South America, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, particularly associated with the distribution of Mauritia flexuosa palms.
Identifying FeaturesPredominantly dull green plumage, Large, bare yellow facial patch, Reddish belly patch, Medium size for a macaw, Strong, hooked black beak
Description
A medium-sized macaw, predominantly green with a distinctive yellow bare facial patch and a reddish belly. They are highly social birds, often found in large flocks, feeding primarily on the fruits of palm trees.
