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コンゴウインコ (Scarlet Macaw)

Ara macao

Least Concern ↓

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

50 years

Length

85 cm

Weight

1.0 kg

Population

50.0K

Trend

↓ Decreasing

About

南北アメリカ大陸で最も鮮やかな色彩を誇る鳥の一つであるコンゴウインコ(Ara macao)は、鮮烈な赤・黄・青の羽毛と翼開長最大1メートルの大きな翼を持ちます。メキシコからボリビアにかけての湿潤な低地森林に生息し、高い知性を持ち、最長75年の長寿で生涯を通じてつがいを形成します。種子の毒素を無害化するためにミネラル豊富な土を摂取するクレイ・リックまで長距離を移動します。軽度懸念に指定されていますが、生息地の喪失とペット取引により地域的に脅威にさらされています。

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

コンゴウインコ 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 (オウム目)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Ara (Macaws)

Species

Ara macao (コンゴウインコ)

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

Similar Species in Ara

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アオキコンゴウインコ

Ara glaucogularis

Critically Endangered

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アカミミコンゴウインコ

Ara rubrogenys

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of コンゴウインコ?

The scientific name of コンゴウインコ is Ara macao. It belongs to the genus Ara.

What is the conservation status of コンゴウインコ?

コンゴウインコ (Ara macao) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does コンゴウインコ live?

コンゴウインコ 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 コンゴウインコ belong to?

コンゴウインコ (Ara macao) belongs to the genus Ara, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

What does コンゴウインコ eat?

コンゴウインコ is herbivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does コンゴウインコ live?

コンゴウインコ has an average lifespan of approximately 50 years in the wild.

How many コンゴウインコ are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of コンゴウインコ (Ara macao) is approximately 50,000 individuals.

Is コンゴウインコ endangered?

No, コンゴウインコ (Ara macao) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.