Red-fronted Macaw
NameRed-fronted Macaw
Common NameRed-fronted Macaw
Scientific NameAra rubrogenys
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)55
Length (cm)58
Weight (g)500
Plumage DetailsPredominantly olive-green plumage with a bright red forehead and crown. It features orange patches on the ear coverts and the bend of the wing, with blue primary feathers and a reddish-orange patch on the thighs.
Vocalization / CallKnown for loud, harsh squawks and screeches, typical of macaws, used for communication within flocks and over distances.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, mountain
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to a small area of arid inter-Andean valleys in south-central Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesBright red forehead and crown, Orange patches on ear coverts and bend of wing, Predominantly olive-green body, Pale, horn-colored beak
Description
The Red-fronted Macaw is a medium-sized, predominantly green parrot with distinctive red and orange markings. These highly social birds are often seen in pairs or small flocks, typically perching on branches in their arid valley habitats.
