Ara rouge vs Aspidosperma de Steyermark
Ara macao compared with Aspidosperma steyermarkii
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Ara rouge | Aspidosperma de Steyermark |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (animal) | Plantae (plante) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Aves (oiseau) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Psittaciformes (Parrots) | Gentianales (Gentianales) |
| Family | Psittacidae (True Parrots) | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Ara (Macaws) | Aspidosperma |
| Species | Ara macao | Aspidosperma steyermarkii |
Conservation Status
Ara rouge
LC — Least ConcernPopulation: ~50.0K
Trend: Decreasing ↓
Aspidosperma de Steyermark
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Ara rouge | Aspidosperma de Steyermark |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | Herbivore | — |
| Average Lifespan | 50 years | — |
| Average Length | 85 cm | — |
| Average Weight | 1.0 kg | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Ara rouge
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.
Aspidosperma de Steyermark
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Ara rouge
One of the most brilliantly colored birds in the Americas, scarlet macaws display vivid red, yellow, and blue plumage with wingspans reaching 1 meter. Found in humid lowland forests from Mexico to Bolivia, they are highly intelligent, long-lived — up to 75 years — and form lifelong pair bonds. They travel long distances to clay licks where they consume mineral-rich soil to detoxify seeds. Listed as Least Concern but locally threatened by habitat loss and the pet trade.
Aspidosperma de Steyermark
No description available.
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