Yellow-collared Macaw
NameYellow-collared Macaw
Common NameYellow-collared Macaw
Scientific NamePrimolius auricollis
FamilyPsittacidae
Wingspan (cm)45
Length (cm)38
Weight (g)275
Plumage DetailsPredominantly green body plumage with a black head and a prominent yellow band or collar on the nape. It has a white bare patch around the eye, blue primary feathers, and reddish-brown undertail coverts. The long, pointed tail is green at the base, transitioning to reddish-brown and then blue at the tip.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of loud, harsh screeches and squawks, typical of macaws, often emitted during flight or when alarmed.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to central South America, its range extends from northern Bolivia and southern Brazil through Paraguay to northern Argentina.
Identifying Featuresblack head, yellow collar on nape, white eye-ring, green body, blue wingtips, reddish undertail
Description
This medium-sized macaw is characterized by its vibrant green plumage, a distinctive black head, and a bright yellow band on its nape. It is an intelligent and social bird, often found in pairs or small flocks foraging for food in its native South American habitats.
