Red-shouldered Macaw
NameRed-shouldered Macaw
Common NameRed-shouldered Macaw
Scientific NameDiopsittaca nobilis
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)32.5
Weight (g)150
Plumage DetailsPredominantly bright green plumage with a blue crown and forehead. It has a bare white facial patch around the eyes and a prominent red patch on the bend of the wing (shoulder). The underside of the flight feathers is yellowish-green.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, high-pitched screeches and squawks, often emitted in flight or when alarmed. They also produce various chattering and rolling calls.
Primary Dietgranivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northeastern South America, including Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Venezuela, southeastern Colombia, eastern Peru, northern Brazil, and eastern Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesSmallest macaw species, Bright green body plumage, Blue crown and forehead, Bare white facial patch, Red patch on the bend of the wing (shoulder), Pale, horn-colored bill with a black tip
Description
The Red-shouldered Macaw is the smallest species of macaw, characterized by its vibrant green plumage and a distinctive red patch on the bend of its wing. These social birds are often found in flocks, foraging for seeds and fruits in their South American habitats.
