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Red-and-green Macaw, Ara chloropterus

SourceArjan Haverkamp

BS-0137

Red-and-green Macaw

Ara chloropterus

The Red-and-green Macaw has predominantly deep red plumage, green and blue wings, and a long, tapering tail; adult males and females are alike in coloration. Green upperwing coverts form a broad band above blue flight feathers, while the breast and upper back are red and the elongated red tail feathers have blue tips. Its white bare facial skin is crossed by fine rows of small red feathers.

Family
Psittacidae
Region
South America
Range
South America
Habitat
Rainforest
Dominant color
Red
Conservation status
Least Concern

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