Red-and-green macaw
Statut U.I.C.N
Union Internationale pour la Conservation de la Nature
- lc Préoccupation mineure
- nt Quasi menacé
- vu Vulnérable
- en En danger
- cr En danger critique
- ew Éteint dans la nature
- ex Éteint
Carte d'identité
- Classe :
- Birds
- Ordre :
- Psittaciformes
- Famille :
- Psittacidae
- Genre :
- Ara
- Espèce :
- chloroptera
- Taille moyenne
- 80 to 150 cm
- Poids
- 1.9 to 3 kg
- Gestation
- Incubation: 24 to 25 days
2 to 4 eggs per clutch - Habitat
- Tropical rainforests, savannahs and mangroves
- Régime
- Frugivore, granivore
The colourful jewel of the rainforests
Its beak is so powerful that it can crack nuts and seeds that many other animals are unable to open.
Threats and conservation
The red-and-green macaw is threatened by deforestation, illegal trade and pollution. To protect it, tropical forests are being preserved and restored, and laws and controls against illegal trade have been strengthened. Population studies and monitoring, along with raising awareness among and educating local communities, complete these efforts.
Fun fact
Just as we do with our hands, the red-and-green macaw uses its feet to hold its food while eating!
