Length: 80 to 96 cm.
Weight: 900 to 1490 g.
Coloration: Red coloration with yellow and blue wing feathers and white facial skin.
Status
This species is not in danger of extinction, but is classified as CITES I. It is only observed in areas undisturbed by humans and is impacted by the destruction of the environment in certain locations and the collection of feathers by the indigenous peoples.
Source: IUCN
Geographical Distribution
Occurs in Mexico, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, the Guyanas, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. In Brazil, it occurs in the States of Amazônia, Mato Grosso, Tocantins, and Maranhão.
Habitat
Woods and riverbanks
Food
Fruits and seeds.
Threats
It is only observed in environments where there is no human disturbance and also suffers problems (destruction of the environment) in certain places and feather collection by the indigenous people.
Distribution map
Source: IUCN
Taxonomy
Class: Birds
Order: Psittaciformes
Family: Psittacidae
Genre: Ara
Scientific name: Ara macao.
Popular name: BlueScarlet macaw, small scarlet macaw
