Red-fronted Macaw (Ara rubrogenys)

Family
Psittacidae (Parrots)

Size
55 - 60 cm

First Described (Guide)
Lafresnaye, 1847

Habitat
Subtropical, xerophytic thorny scrub with many cacti and scattered trees. From 1,100 - 2,500 m, dispersing locally to 3,000 m.

Range (Guide)

Bolivia (B).

Central Bolivia.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is 1,000 - 4,000 (2010) and decreasing.

Status CR
Habitat destruction and degradation through overgrazing by goats, firewood cutting and charcoal production, trapping for trade, are the main threats.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Food
Seeds and fruits. Also extensively on crops, particularly groundnuts and unripe maize.

Voice
Rather musical and high-pitched growls and harsher squeaks.

Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (20)...)

Red-fronted Macaw (Ara rubrogenys) [XC706275]
by Niels Krabbe from , Bolivia (call)

Red-fronted Macaw (Ara rubrogenys) [XC16206]
by Ross Gallardy from , Bolivia (flight call)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Similar Species
Military Macaw (Ara militaris) which occurs in different habitats, is larger and has no red on wing.

References
See References.

Files:

JPG files for Red-fronted Macaw (Ara rubrogenys) - 10 files

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