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緋紅麥鷍 (Scarlet Macaw)

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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About

绯红金刚鹦鹉(Ara macao)是美洲色彩最为绚丽的鸟类之一，拥有鲜艳的红、黄、蓝羽毛，翼展可达1米。分布于墨西哥至玻利维亚的湿润低地森林，智力高超，寿命可达75年，并终生保持配对关系。它们会长途跋涉前往富含矿物质的土壤地点，通过摄入土壤来中和种子中的毒素。被列为无危，但因栖息地丧失和宠物贸易而在局部地区受到威胁。

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

緋紅麥鷍 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

Psittacidae (True Parrots)

Genus

Ara (Macaws)

Species

Ara macao (緋紅麥鷍)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 緋紅麥鷍?

The scientific name of 緋紅麥鷍 is Ara macao. It belongs to the genus Ara.

What is the conservation status of 緋紅麥鷍?

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

Where does 緋紅麥鷍 live?

緋紅麥鷍 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 緋紅麥鷍 belong to?

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

What does 緋紅麥鷍 eat?

緋紅麥鷍 is herbivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does 緋紅麥鷍 live?

緋紅麥鷍 has an average lifespan of approximately 50 years in the wild.

How many 緋紅麥鷍 are left in the wild?

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

Is 緋紅麥鷍 endangered?

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