Guacamaya roja vs Spanish Maple
Ara macao compared with Acer granatense
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Guacamaya roja | Spanish Maple |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (planta) |
| Phylum | Chordata (cordados) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) | Sapindales (Sapindales) |
| Family | Psittacidae (True Parrots) | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Ara (Macaws) | Acer |
| Species | Ara macao | Acer granatense |
Conservation Status
Guacamaya roja
LC — Least ConcernPopulation: ~50.0K
Trend: Decreasing ↓
Spanish Maple
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Guacamaya roja | Spanish Maple |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | Herbivore | — |
| Average Lifespan | 50 years | — |
| Average Length | 85 cm | — |
| Average Weight | 1.0 kg | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
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.
Spanish Maple
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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.
Spanish Maple
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