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araracanga

Ara macao

Least Concern ↓

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

50 years

Length

85 cm

Weight

1.0 kg

Population

50.0K

Trend

↓ Decreasing

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Uma das aves mais vivamente coloridas das Americas, a arara-vermelha (Ara macao) exibe uma plumagem vermelha, amarela e azul com envergaduras que atingem 1 metro. Encontrada em florestas umidas de terras baixas do Mexico a Bolivia, e altamente inteligente, longeva - ate 75 anos - e forma pares permanentes. Percorre longas distancias ate lambedouros de argila onde consome solo rico em minerais para desintoxicar sementes. Classificada como Pouco Preocupante, mas localmente ameacada pela perda de habitat e pelo comercio de animais de estimacao.

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

araracanga 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 (Parrots)

Family

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Ara (Macaws)

Species

Ara macao (araracanga)

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

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 araracanga?

The scientific name of araracanga is Ara macao. It belongs to the genus Ara.

What is the conservation status of araracanga?

araracanga (Ara macao) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does araracanga live?

araracanga 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 araracanga belong to?

araracanga (Ara macao) belongs to the genus Ara, which is part of the taxonomic family Psittacidae.

What does araracanga eat?

araracanga is herbivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does araracanga live?

araracanga has an average lifespan of approximately 50 years in the wild.

How many araracanga are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of araracanga (Ara macao) is approximately 50,000 individuals.

Is araracanga endangered?

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