Forest Bead-string vs Guacamaya roja
Alchornea hirtella compared with Ara macao
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Forest Bead-string | Guacamaya roja |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (planta) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (cordados) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Malpighiales (Malpighiales) | Psittaciformes (Parrots) |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | Psittacidae (True Parrots) |
| Genus | Alchornea | Ara (Macaws) |
| Species | Alchornea hirtella | Ara macao |
Conservation Status
Forest Bead-string
LC — Least ConcernGuacamaya roja
LC — Least ConcernPopulation: ~50.0K
Trend: Decreasing ↓
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | Forest Bead-string | Guacamaya roja |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | Herbivore |
| Average Lifespan | — | 50 years |
| Average Length | — | 85 cm |
| Average Weight | — | 1.0 kg |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Forest Bead-string
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in Guinea.
Guacamaya roja
Typically found in grasslands, forests, and vegetated habitats.
Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela). Population trends indicate a declining trajectory in parts of its range.
Forest Bead-string
No description available.
Guacamaya roja
Una de las aves mas vistosamente coloreadas de las Americas, la guacamaya roja (Ara macao) exhibe un brillante plumaje rojo, amarillo y azul con una envergadura de hasta 1 metro. Habita en bosques humedos de tierras bajas desde Mexico hasta Bolivia; es muy inteligente, longeva -hasta 75 anos- y forma parejas de por vida. Viaja largas distancias hasta saladeros donde consume suelo rico en minerales para desintoxicar semillas. Clasificada como Preocupacion Menor, aunque localmente amenazada por la perdida de habitat y el comercio de mascotas.
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