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[HBW - BirdLife (v3)]
23/05/2024 12:40:36 PM
Species Details [Taxonomy: HBW - BirdLife (v3)]
CR
Red-fronted Macaw*
Id (Atlas):
Ara rubrogenys
Description (10 )
Red-fronted Macaw
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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.
Bolivia (B).
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)... )
Listen to XC778736
Red-fronted Macaw (Ara rubrogenys ) [XC778736 ]
by Niels Krabbe from , Bolivia (call)
Listen to XC706275
Red-fronted Macaw (Ara rubrogenys ) [XC706275 ]
by Niels Krabbe from , Bolivia (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:
BirdLife International
For more information about the Red-fronted Macaw see... BirdLife International Species Factsheet .
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