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Guacamaya roja

Ara macao

Least Concern ↓

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

50 years

Length

85 cm

Weight

1.0 kg

Population

50.0K

Trend

↓ Decreasing

About

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.

Fun Facts

✨ Macaws can mimic human speech.
✨ They mate for life.
✨ They eat clay from riverbanks to neutralize toxins in their food.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, forests, and vegetated habitats.

🌲 Forest

Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela). Population trends indicate a declining trajectory in parts of its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Diet & Behavior

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Herbivore

Guacamaya roja is classified as herbivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🌿 Herbivore

Plant matter 100%

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Estimated Population

50.0K

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Psittaciformes (Parrots)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Ara (Macaws)

Species

Ara macao (Guacamaya roja)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コンゴウインコ

Chinese 緋紅麥鷍

Spanish Guacamaya roja

French Ara rouge

German Scharlachara

Portuguese araracanga

Russian Красный ара

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Guacamayo Rojo y Verde

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Guacamaya roja?

The scientific name of Guacamaya roja is Ara macao. It belongs to the genus Ara.

What is the conservation status of Guacamaya roja?

Guacamaya roja (Ara macao) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does Guacamaya roja live?

Guacamaya roja is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela). Population trends indicate a declining trajectory in parts of its range.. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom, Venezuela.

What family does Guacamaya roja belong to?

Guacamaya roja (Ara macao) belongs to the genus Ara, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

What does Guacamaya roja eat?

Guacamaya roja is herbivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Guacamaya roja live?

Guacamaya roja has an average lifespan of approximately 50 years in the wild.

How many Guacamaya roja are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Guacamaya roja (Ara macao) is approximately 50,000 individuals.

Is Guacamaya roja endangered?

No, Guacamaya roja (Ara macao) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.