Military Macaw

what is military macaw?

Military macaw(Ara militaris) is a species of bird in the Psittacidae family

Despite its name (due to its predominant green plumage), it has no difference in temperament compared to other birds of its genus.

is great green macaw and military macaw the same?

This large green macaw with blue rump and a red forehead. Its legs are dark gray, its beak black, and the iris of the eye yellow. It weighs around 900 g.

Military MacawPersonality

Habitat

It lives in the mountains, in temperate semi-arid regions and tropical forests, near rivers. It also frequents the coastal zone. During summer, it can be found at altitudes up to 2,500 m. In winter, it descends into large ravines.

Division

It lives in Mexico (western and eastern Sierra Madre) and the boreal Andes.

nesting

It nests in holes dug by peaks and cavities in limestone cliffs. The female generally lays 2 or 3 eggs and the incubation lasts between 25 and 28 days.

Food

It feeds among others on fruits, nuts, and tender buds, particularly Oenocarpus bataua, Melia azedarach

His tendency to eat clay gives him the ability to eat certain fruits filled with toxins

predators

It is notably hunted by the harpy eagle.

Ecology

It usually flies in pairs, sometimes in groups. It can also hover. Its beak is well adapted to the movement of the bird: it serves as a third foot when it climbs.

Its multicolored feathers are still today ornaments sought after by the Indians. Parrots are often threatened by animal trafficking. Its habitat is very fragmented, and therefore the species is considered endangered.

Ara Militaris

Order: Psittaciformes                                                                    Famille: Psittacidae

 Appendix I of CITES detention subject to administrative authorization

Sex: No sexual dimorphism

Phenotype:

• Large parrots characterized by very long blue, yellow and red caudals
• Globally green body with blue feathers, red mask, and rim-red eyes around the eyes

Character: parrot rather independent whose cries very powerful can generate the neighborhood. A disadvised to the beginners

Weight: 900 – 1100 g

Military macaw

Do military macaws talk?

Train-ability The Military Macaw parrot can learn to talk by mimicking humans but isn’t known to be incredibly good at it as an African grey parrot. Don’t expect this bird to be talking also the infamous African Grey.

Military Macaw Call

SOURCE: American Bird Conservancy

Why are military macaws called that?

Ara militaris The Military Macaws parrot or Scarlet Macaw have their name when they were first imported into Europe by military personnel force and some suggest that this species was named for the army green color of its plumage

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