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maracanã-guaçu

Ara severus

Least Concern

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A maracanã-do-Orinoco (Ara severus) é uma arara de médio porte do gênero Ara, habitante de florestas tropicais e savanas arborizadas da América do Sul, do Panamá ao Brasil central. Possui plumagem verde com testa castanha, asas azuis e cauda avermelhada. Vive em grupos barulhentos e se alimenta de frutos, sementes e flores. Nidifica em ocos de árvores. É frequentemente mantida como ave de gaiola, sendo comercializada ilegalmente.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (Belgium, Norway), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Psittaciformes (Parrots)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Ara (Macaws)

Species

Ara severus (maracanã-guaçu)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒメコンゴウインコ

Chinese 偉格勒氏麥鷎

Spanish Guacamayo Frenticastaño

French Ara vert

German Rotbugara

Portuguese maracanã-guaçu

Russian Каштановолобый 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

Ara tricolor

Extinct

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of maracanã-guaçu?

The scientific name of maracanã-guaçu is Ara severus. It belongs to the genus Ara.

What is the conservation status of maracanã-guaçu?

maracanã-guaçu (Ara severus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does maracanã-guaçu live?

maracanã-guaçu is found in Widely distributed across Europe (Belgium, Norway), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, Venezuela.

What family does maracanã-guaçu belong to?

maracanã-guaçu (Ara severus) belongs to the genus Ara, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

Is maracanã-guaçu endangered?

No, maracanã-guaçu (Ara severus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does maracanã-guaçu belong to?

maracanã-guaçu (Ara severus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of maracanã-guaçu?

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