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Blue-and-yellow Macaw

Ara ararauna

Least Concern

About

One of the most striking and widely kept macaw species, blue-and-yellow macaws display brilliant cobalt blue upper parts contrasting with vivid yellow underparts and green forehead. They inhabit forest, woodland, and savanna from eastern Panama through Venezuela, Brazil, and Bolivia to Peru and Ecuador. Highly intelligent, they live in pairs or small flocks, feeding on palm nuts, seeds, and fruit. Popular in aviculture for over 400 years, they can live 80+ years in captivity.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Psittaciformes (Bayan)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Ara (Macaws)

Species

Ara ararauna (Blue-and-yellow Macaw)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ルリコンゴウインコ

Chinese 琉璃金剛鸚鵡

Spanish guacamaya amarilla y azul

French Ara bleu

German Gelbbrustara

Portuguese arara-canindé

Russian Сине-жёлтый ара

Similar Species in Ara

Chestnut-fronted Macaw

Critically Endangered

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Blue-throated Macaw

Ara glaucogularis

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue-and-yellow Macaw?

The scientific name of Blue-and-yellow Macaw is Ara ararauna. It belongs to the genus Ara.

What is the conservation status of Blue-and-yellow Macaw?

Blue-and-yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blue-and-yellow Macaw live?

Blue-and-yellow Macaw is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Netherlands, Norway, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Blue-and-yellow Macaw belong to?

Blue-and-yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna) belongs to the genus Ara, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is Blue-and-yellow Macaw endangered?

No, Blue-and-yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Blue-and-yellow Macaw belong to?

Blue-and-yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Blue-and-yellow Macaw?

The closest relatives of Blue-and-yellow Macaw in the genus Ara include Scarlet Macaw, Chestnut-fronted Macaw, Red-and-green Macaw, Great Green Macaw, Military Macaw.