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arara-canindé

Ara ararauna

Least Concern

About

Uma das espécies de araras mais vistosas e amplamente mantidas em cativeiro, as araras-canindé exibem um brilhante azul-cobalto nas partes superiores contrastando com um vivo amarelo nas partes inferiores e testa verde. Habitam florestas, capoeiras e savanas do leste do Panamá pelo Venezuela, Brasil e Bolívia até o Peru e Equador. Extremamente inteligentes, vivem em casais ou pequenos bandos, alimentando-se de nozes de palmeira, sementes e frutos. Populares em avicultura há mais de 400 anos, podem viver mais de 80 anos em cativeiro.

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 (Parrots)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Ara (Macaws)

Species

Ara ararauna (arara-canindé)

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

arara-de-fronte-vermelha

Ara rubrogenys

Critically Endangered

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arara-de-garganta-azul

Ara glaucogularis

Critically Endangered

arara-vermelha-de-cuba

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of arara-canindé?

The scientific name of arara-canindé is Ara ararauna. It belongs to the genus Ara.

What is the conservation status of arara-canindé?

arara-canindé (Ara ararauna) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does arara-canindé live?

arara-canindé 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 arara-canindé belong to?

arara-canindé (Ara ararauna) belongs to the genus Ara, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is arara-canindé endangered?

No, arara-canindé (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 arara-canindé belong to?

arara-canindé (Ara ararauna) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of arara-canindé?

The closest relatives of arara-canindé in the genus Ara include araracanga, arara-de-fronte-vermelha, arara-de-garganta-azul, arara-militar, arara-militar-grande.